prosecuting attorney
noun
Definition of prosecuting attorney
: an attorney who conducts proceedings in a court on behalf of the government : district attorney
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1820
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1820
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prosecuting attorney
noun
Legal Definition of prosecuting attorney
: an attorney who represents the government in instituting and proceeding with criminal actions : district attorney
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