prosecutorial

adjective

pros·​e·​cu·​to·​ri·​al ˌprä-si-kyü-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, or being a prosecutor or prosecution

Examples of prosecutorial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those companies have argued the NLRB’s structure violates the Constitution’s separation of powers because the agency combines investigative, prosecutorial and judicial power. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Yust also alleges prosecutorial misconduct, arguing that a prosecutor improperly urged jurors to sentence him more harshly because of the emotional impact of the trial on them. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

The people making release decisions have a prosecutorial mindset. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Melanie Melanie came to this reunion prepared with both facts and a prosecutorial confrontation style that effectively intimidates all of her on-stage opponents. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prosecutorial

• categorial
• curatorial
• dictatorial
• directorial
• editorial
• equatorial
• immemorial
• infusorial
• janitorial
• professorial
• reportorial
• senatorial

Legal Definition

prosecutorial

adjective

pros·​e·​cu·​to·​ri·​al ˌprä-si-kyü-ˈtōr-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, or being a prosecutor or prosecution