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prosecutor

[ pros-i-kyoo-ter ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Law.
1. prosecuting attorney.
2. a person, as a complainant or chief witness, instigating prosecution in a criminal proceeding.
a person who prosecutes.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prosecutor¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Medieval Latin, Late Latin prōsecūtor “pursuer”; prosecute, -tor

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Example Sentences

The ICC said their talks "followed up on the prosecutor's January visit to Damascus, exploring partnerships towards accountability for crimes committed in Syria".

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Federal prosecutors charged him with bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign contributions — allegations that may date back to when he was Brooklyn borough president.

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Having been attacked by Clifford, the 28-year-old was able to call both the police and her partner, but died inside the property, the prosecutor said.

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Lisa Rose, specialist prosecutor with the CPS special crime division, added it was "an avoidable tragedy".

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The platforms have also increasingly come under scrutiny from prosecutors and politicians.

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