prosecutorial

American

[pros-i-kyoo-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌprɒs ɪ kyʊˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /

adjective

of or relating to a prosecutor or prosecution.

prosecutorial zeal.

Etymology

Origin of prosecutorial

First recorded in 1970–75; prosecutor + -ial

Example Sentences

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When journalists adopt a prosecutorial posture, press secretaries respond in kind.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lawmakers are examining prosecutorial decisions across multiple administrations, including the 2008 nonprosecution agreement Epstein reached with federal prosecutors in Florida, a deal that later drew bipartisan criticism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reagan understood the purpose of prosecutorial discretion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kroll, the attorney for the jewelers, said the government has stated that the removal occurred through the immigration process and without prosecutorial involvement.

From Los Angeles Times

This prosecutor’s relationship with a potential witness and victim raises questions about prosecutorial decision-making in the case, Robinson’s legal team said in a motion filed in state court to disqualify the Utah County Attorney’s Office.

From The Wall Street Journal

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