prosecutor
word
/ˈpɹɑsɪkˌjutɝ/
PRAH-si-kyoo-tur
/pɹˈɒsɪkjˌuːtɐ/
PRO-si-kyoo-tuh
Definition
A prosecutor is a lawyer who tries to prove in court that a person committed a crime. This person represents the government or the state in criminal cases.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in legal contexts. In everyday English, it contrasts with 'defense lawyer' or 'defense attorney'. In the US, 'district attorney' can be a type of prosecutor; in other countries, titles and legal roles may differ.
Spanish: fiscal - acusador públicoPortuguese (BR): promotor - procuradorPortuguese (PT): procurador - magistrado do Ministério PúblicoChinese (Simplified): 检察官 - 公诉人Chinese (Traditional): 檢察官 - 公訴人Hindi: अभियोजक - सरकारी वकीलArabic: المدعي العام - ممثل الادعاءBengali: প্রসিকিউটর - সরকারি কৌঁসুলিRussian: прокурорJapanese: 検察官Vietnamese: công tố viênKorean: 검사Turkish: savcıUrdu: استغاثہ کرنے والا - پراسیکیوٹرIndonesian: jaksa penuntut umum
Example Sentences
The prosecutor asked the judge for more time.
basic
The prosecutor spoke to the jury.
basic
The prosecutor said the evidence was clear.
basic
The prosecutor is pushing for the maximum sentence.
natural
The prosecutor built the case around phone records and video footage.
natural
Even the prosecutor admitted the witness was unreliable.
natural