prosecuting attorney

noun

: an attorney who conducts proceedings in a court on behalf of the government : district attorney

Examples of prosecuting attorney in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His arrest on the misdemeanor charge comes after a state police investigation requested by Sonia Hagood, 2nd Judicial Disitrict prosecuting attorney, on June 2, the release says. — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 17 July 2026

However, the Clay County prosecuting attorney warned this behavior goes far beyond large events and contributes to more exploitation, including human trafficking. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office has strong evidence to convict the man accused of killing someone on the Boise Greenbelt this week, a longtime deputy prosecuting attorney said in court Friday. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026

The prosecuting attorney's office for King County, Washington, which includes Seattle, publishes some of the most detailed regional reports on shootings in the country. — Martin Kaste, NPR, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prosecuting attorney

• burnie
• gurney
• journey
• tourney
• mcburney

Kids Definition

prosecuting attorney

noun

: district attorney

Legal Definition

prosecuting attorney

noun

: an attorney who represents the government in instituting and proceeding with criminal actions : district attorney