public defenders

Definition of public defendersnext
plural of public defender

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for public defenders
prosecutors
Noun
  • At the same time, prosecutors asked the Juvenile Court to pause further proceedings in Williams’ case until the appeals court weighs in on Rodriguez’s decision.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
  • In this role, Okoronkwo was a public official and owed a fiduciary duty to the Nigerian government, prosecutors said.
    Ryanne Mena, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Public defenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20defenders. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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