Prosecutor (Noun)
Meaning
A government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The prosecutor presented the evidence to the jury, arguing that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
- As the lead prosecutor, she was responsible for overseeing the entire case from start to finish.
- The prosecutor's office issued a statement saying that they would not comment on the ongoing investigation.
- After years of working as a defense attorney, he decided to switch sides and become a prosecutor.
- The prosecutor called several witnesses to testify against the defendant, including a key eyewitness.