Synonyms

public prosecutor

American

noun

an officer charged with the conduct of criminal prosecution in the interest of the public.

public prosecutor British

noun

law an official in charge of prosecuting important cases

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Example Sentences

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"The investigation into the facts is ongoing and the public prosecutor's office will take appropriate action," the office said.

From BBC

"According to initial findings, an avalanche may have crossed the tracks shortly before the train passed," police stated, adding that the public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation.

From Barron's

Members of the court warned they were not giving anyone a "free pass," and that the case was still ongoing and the public prosecutor had been notified.

From Barron's

The Wallis public prosecutor's office said Monday that around 50 orders and warrants had been issued in the case, and more than a dozen hearings conducted so far.

From Barron's

France summoned billionaire Elon Musk to a "voluntary interview" as cybercrime authorities on Tuesday searched the French offices of his social media network X, the Paris public prosecutor's office said.

From Barron's

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