prosecutor

[US]/'prɒsɪkjuːtə/
[UK]/'prɑsɪ'kjʊtɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. informer; accuser; plaintiff; public prosecutor; prosecutor

Phrases & Collocations

state prosecutor

crown prosecutor

public prosecutor

chief prosecutor

Example Sentences

the incompatible offices of prosecutor and judge.

The prosecutor demolished the opposition's argument.

took exception to the prosecutor's line of questioning.

The prosecutor questioned the witness in great detail.

the public prosecutor's offices are hopelessly undermanned.

The judge has sustained the prosecutor's objection.

The public prosecutor charged treason against the prisoner.

The defender argued down the prosecutor at the court.

The prosecutor in the case was recently disbar red and given a day in jail.

Prosecutors claim Amanda Knox and her boyfriend killed Meredith Kercher.

The prosecutor had positive proof of the defendant's guilt. See also Synonyms at certain

Federal prosecutors preparing for the corruption trial of IBF founder Robert Lee Sr. acknowledged Monday what their charges strongly suggested: Promoter Don King is an unindicted co-conspirator.

Real-world Examples

Karen McDonald is the Oxford County lead prosecutor.

Source: VOA Special December 2021 Collection

Prosecutors charged the men with immoral behavior.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2014

Prosecutors say she's a sophisticated sexual predator.

Source: BBC Listening December 2021 Collection

Are there any intersections here? I mean, are the two prosecutors working together?

Source: NPR News May 2021 Compilation

In Riyadh earlier today, Saudi Arabia's top prosecutor did try to answer lingering questions.

Source: NPR News November 2018 Collection

In a letter dated Monday, Mr. Henry accused the prosecutor of a serious administrative offense.

Source: BBC Listening Collection September 2021

Prosecutors contended the housekeeper received less than $3 an hour.

Source: NPR News December 2013 Compilation

In impeachment proceedings, the House of Representatives is the investigator and prosecutor.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2019

Prosecutors now claim that she had tampered with evidence.

Source: The Economist - International

The Ukrainian government fired the prosecutor and got the U.S. aid.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2019

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