public defenders

Definition of public defendersnext
plural of public defender
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prosecutors
Noun
  • Lawyers for Adani and his co-defendants consented to the request, prosecutors said.
    Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
  • Martin’s conviction for the rape is a win for prosecutors, who likely intend to introduce the judgment in the death penalty case.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
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“Public defenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20defenders. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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