public prosecutor

noun
UK: /ˌpʌblɪk ˈprɒsɪkjuːtər/
US: /ˌpʌblɪk ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/

  1. A lawyer who works for the government and brings criminal cases against people.

    1. The public prosecutor spoke to the press about the case.
    2. The public prosecutor presented strong evidence against the defendant, convincing the jury.

  2. An official who represents the state in criminal court.

    1. The public prosecutor argued the accused was a danger.
    2. The judge listened carefully to the public prosecutor's closing arguments during the trial.

Synonyms

prosecuting attorney district attorney

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "public prosecutor" in English means: A lawyer who works for the government and brings criminal cases against people., An official who represents the state in criminal court..

The phonetic transcription of "public prosecutor" is /ˌpʌblɪk ˈprɒsɪkjuːtər/ in British English and /ˌpʌblɪk ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "public prosecutor": prosecuting attorney, district attorney.

Example usage of "public prosecutor": "The public prosecutor spoke to the press about the case.". More examples on the page.