About The Word Prosecutor
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Prosecutor
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What's The Definition Of Prosecutor?
[n] a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
Synonyms | Synonyms for Prosecutor: prosecuting attorney | prosecuting officer | public prosecutor Related Terms | Find terms related to Prosecutor: See Also | attorney | DA | district attorney | functionary | lawyer | official | state attorney | state's attorney Prosecutor In Webster's Dictionary \Pros"e*cu`tor\, n. [Cf. L. prosecutor an attendant.]
1. One who prosecutes or carries on any purpose, plan, or
business.
2. (Law) The person who institutes and carries on a criminal
suit against another in the name of the government.
--Blackstone.
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