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Definition of prosecutor

prosecutor

/ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/
pros · e · cu · tor
Plural:prosecutors
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Adjective:prosecutorial
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• noun

1

A lawyer or public official who conducts criminal proceedings on behalf of the state or government against an accused person.

Example

"The lead prosecutor presented compelling forensic evidence to the jury during the opening statements."

2

A person who institutes and carries on any legal suit or proceeding in a court of law.

Example

"In early common law, the victim often acted as a private prosecutor to bring the offender to justice."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin prosecutor ('one who pursues'), from the past participle stem of Latin prosequi ('to follow, accompany, or pursue'), formed from pro- ('forward') and sequi ('to follow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prosecutor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prosecutor
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