Phrase guide

prosecuting attorney

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A public officer charged with carrying on the prosecution or representing the state in criminal proceedings and, in some jurisdictions, instituting or representing the state in civil or administrative proceedings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: prosecutor

Antonyms: defense attorney, defence counsel

Broader terms: attorney, lawyer, barrister, solicitor, counsel, counselor, person

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noun

Meaning 2

a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: prosecutor, public prosecutor, prosecuting officer

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: lawyer, attorney, official, functionary

Narrower terms: district attorney, DA, state's attorney, state attorney

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 控方律师 — public officer
  • Czech: státní zástupce — public officer
  • Czech: státní zástupkyně — public officer
  • Dutch: officier van justitie — public officer
  • Dutch: procureur des Konings — public officer
  • Italian: procuratore della repubblica — public officer
  • Italian: pubblico ministero — public officer
  • Thai: อัยการ (ai-yá-gaan) — public officer