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prosecutorial

/ˌprɑː.sə.kjuːˈtɔːr.i.əl/
pros · e · cu · to · ri · al
Adverb:prosecutorially
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• adjective

1

Relating to a prosecutor, the legal prosecution of a case, or the institution of criminal proceedings.

Example

"The judge dismissed the charges after finding clear evidence of prosecutorial misconduct during the discovery phase."

2

Characterized by an aggressive, accusatory, or relentlessly questioning manner resembling that of a prosecutor in court.

Example

"During the television interview, the journalist adopted a sharp, prosecutorial tone when questioning the executive about the financial audit."

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• Rhymes for prosecutorial

• Nearby Words

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prosecution
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proslavery
prospect

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the noun 'prosecutor' plus the adjectival suffix '-ial', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'prosecutus', the past participle of 'prosequi' ('to follow, accompany, or pursue').

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