DA

/dɑ:/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An official prosecutor for a judicial district: In the United States legal system, "DA" is the common abbreviation for "District Attorney," who is the chief prosecutor representing the government in criminal cases within a specific jurisdiction.
Usage
  • The term "DA" is almost exclusively used as an abbreviation. In formal writing, the full term "District Attorney" is preferred. In speech and informal contexts, the abbreviation "DA" is common.
  • It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., ) and often used with a possessive or as part of a title (e.g., , ).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The DA decided to file charges against the suspect.
    • She was elected as the new DA for the southern district.
    • You'll have to ask the DA's office for a copy of the report.
Advanced Usage
  • "The DA's office": Refers to the entire staff and organization led by the District Attorney.
    • The investigation is being handled by the DA's office.
  • "Acting DA": A person temporarily performing the duties of the District Attorney.
    • The assistant prosecutor served as acting DA after the election.
Variants and Related Words
  • District Attorney (n): The full, formal title for a DA.
  • Prosecutor (n): A more general term for a lawyer who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime. A DA is a type of prosecutor with a specific jurisdiction.
  • State's Attorney (n): A similar role to a District Attorney, used in some states.
  • DA (abbr.): The standard abbreviation for District Attorney.
Synonyms
  • Prosecutor: A lawyer who prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the state.
  • Public Prosecutor: Emphasizes that the prosecutor works for the government and the public.
  • Crown Prosecutor: The equivalent term used in some other common law jurisdictions, like England and Canada.
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The entry "da" as a colloquial term for "dad" (father) is a separate, informal word. It is not related to the legal abbreviation "DA."
    • Example: I'm going fishing with my da.
  • In the context of this entry, "da" refers solely to the abbreviation for District Attorney.
Noun
  1. an official prosecutor for a judicial district

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