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prosecutor

The definition of a prosecutor is a lawyer who represents the people and who works for some type of government body, such as a District Attorney's office.

(noun)

A lawyer who takes legal action against someone accused of murder is an example of a prosecutor.

See prosecutor in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a person who prosecutes
Law
1. a person who institutes a prosecution in court
2. prosecuting attorney

Origin: ML < LL, companion, attendant

See prosecutor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One that prosecutes.
One that initiates and carries out a legal action, especially criminal proceedings.
See prosecuting attorney.

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