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Definition of Prosecuting attorney
1. Noun. A government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state.
Exact synonyms: Prosecuting Officer, Prosecutor, Public Prosecutor
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Specialized synonyms: Da, District Attorney, State Attorney, State's Attorney
Generic synonyms: Attorney, Lawyer, Functionary, Official
Derivative terms: Prosecute, Prosecute
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Specialized synonyms: Da, District Attorney, State Attorney, State's Attorney
Generic synonyms: Attorney, Lawyer, Functionary, Official
Derivative terms: Prosecute, Prosecute