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Meaning of prosecutor

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

prosecutor

Pronunciation:/ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A prosecuting attorney.

    Example: Annie Jay was the Wisconsin government prosecutor in the trial of a man for forging his client's signature.

  2. A person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

    Example: The prosecutor got the witness to admit he was lying.