prosecuting attorney
prosecuting attorney noun: a public officer charged with carrying on the prosecution or representing the state in criminal proceedings and, in some jurisdictions, instituting or representing the state in civil or administrative proceedings.
Noun
prosecuting attorney (plural prosecuting attorneys)
- A public officer charged with carrying on the prosecution or representing the state in criminal proceedings and, in some jurisdictions, instituting or representing the state in civil or administrative proceedings.
- Synonyms:
- prosecutor
- Antonyms:
- defense attorney, defence counsel
prosecuting attorney meaning in Thai
prosecuting attorney in Thai
- public officer
- อัยการ ai-yá-gaan
Synonyms of prosecuting attorney
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Forms of prosecuting attorney
| plural | prosecuting attorneys |
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Questions about prosecuting attorney
- What does prosecuting attorney mean?
- Prosecuting attorney means a public officer charged with carrying on the prosecution or representing the state in criminal proceedings and, in some jurisdictions, instituting or representing the state in civil or administrative proceedings.
- What is prosecuting attorney in Thai?
- Prosecuting attorney in Thai is อัยการ (ai-yá-gaan). See Prosecuting attorney meaning in Thai.
- What part of speech is prosecuting attorney?
- Prosecuting attorney is a noun.
- What is the plural of prosecuting attorney?
- The plural of prosecuting attorney is prosecuting attorneys.
Words near prosecuting attorney in the dictionary
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