prosecutor

noun

Definition of prosecutornext
as in lawyer
an officer of the court who represents the government in a criminal case and who tries to prove that the person accused of committing a crime is guilty

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Recent Examples of prosecutor State prosecutors could attempt to argue that the charges in the state case -- including second-degree murder -- are different from the federal stalking charges, so the double jeopardy protections should not apply. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Mangione’s lawyers, and spokespeople for the Justice Department and Manhattan federal prosecutors, declined to comment. — Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 And that decision could fuel arguments from Manhattan prosecutors against any potential double jeopardy claims, according to Paul Mauro, a retired NYPD inspector and Fox News contributor. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Christian explains that Mangione might plead guilty first with federal prosecutors versus state because his federal charges are more severe and don’t have the option for parole. — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosecutor
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  1. lawyer
  2. attorney
  3. district attorney
  4. solicitor
  5. prosecuting attorney
Noun
  • He is shown at his lawyers' office in Atlanta on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Diop, the first girl in her village to be accepted into the school, now aspires to be an international business lawyer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of lawyer
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  • Zoe’s introduction is also step one of a pretty funny set of small-town reveals, the next of which is the defense attorney who comes to Hal’s aid in court the next morning, Billy Macon (Jason Ritter).
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • At a bond hearing earlier this year, Fernandez Saldana’s attorney said there was no proof his client’s guilt was evident, CNN affiliate Action News Jax reported.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of attorney
Noun
  • Molly Smith, spokesperson for the Riverside County district attorney’s office, said Miller completed the diversion program and had the charges dropped on July 31.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Release requires consensus among the police chief or a designee, the district attorney’s office, city management and a public safety attorney.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of district attorney
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  • David Moore, senior assistant county solicitor, said the county is required to comply with a state statute that calls for a six-month notice and public comment period for buildings that will be used for immigration detention.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Brooks said her family has encountered plenty of door-to-door solicitors over the years, but never one knocking that late at night.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of solicitor
Noun
  • McDonough plays the assistant attorney general and prosecuting attorney, a man of integrity who profoundly believes in the criminal justice system.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The prosecuting attorney's office said the teen wasn't charged with murder in the July 29 filings because the investigation is still ongoing.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of prosecuting attorney

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“Prosecutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecutor. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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