prosecutor
Americannoun
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Law.
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a person, as a complainant or chief witness, instigating prosecution in a criminal proceeding.
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a person who prosecutes.
Etymology
Origin of prosecutor
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Medieval Latin, Late Latin prōsecūtor “pursuer”; prosecute, -tor
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After the verdict, prosecutor Alex Prentice KC said relatives of Kimberley had written emotional victim impact statements for judge Lady Drummond to consider.
From BBC
A spokeswoman for the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the ship captain, a Russian national, was being questioned by investigators.
From Barron's
That June, the board of directors removed Smith-Griffin’s access to AllHere bank and corporate accounts and terminated her as chief executive, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times
“If you are still pursuing an investigation encompassing both victims, we are not likely to open another investigation,” one federal prosecutor wrote.
In recent days, local leaders hired an outside team of former federal prosecutors to investigate whether any town elected official or employee committed wrongdoing in connection with the ordeal.
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