district attorney
(dis-trict-at-tor-ney)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a public official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses within a specific district.
Example Sentence
The district attorney presented compelling evidence against the defendant.
More Example Sentences
After reviewing the case, the district attorney decided to file charges.
Synonyms
prosecutor; state attorney; public prosecutor
Antonyms
defense attorney; defense lawyer; public defender
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