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noun
A lawyer assigned to investigate, and if necessary prosecute, a case for which there is a conflict of interest for the normal prosecuting authority.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: government, law, politics
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Synonyms: independent counsel, special counsel
Antonyms: none provided
History
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