Definition

1. Noun:
   • An official prosecutor for a judicial district: A district attorney is a public official appointed or elected to represent the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses within a specific county, judicial district, or other local jurisdiction.

Usage

• The term "district attorney" is a formal title for a specific government legal role. It is often abbreviated as D.A. It is used to refer to the individual holding this office or the office itself.
• It is typically preceded by a definite article ("the") or a possessive determiner (e.g., "our," "the county's").

Examples

• Noun:
  • The district attorney decided to file charges against the suspect.
  • She was elected district attorney last November.
  • You will need to speak with the district attorney's office about the case.

Advanced Usage

• "Acting District Attorney": A person temporarily performing the duties of the district attorney.
  • The Assistant District Attorney served as the Acting District Attorney during the investigation.

Variants and Related Words

• D.A.: The common abbreviation for District Attorney.
• Prosecutor: A more general term for a lawyer who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime. A district attorney is a type of prosecutor with jurisdiction over a specific district.
• State's Attorney: A similar role in some jurisdictions, representing the state government.
• U.S. Attorney: A federal prosecutor appointed to represent the United States government in a specific federal judicial district.

Synonyms

• Public Prosecutor: A lawyer who represents the state in criminal proceedings.
• Crown Prosecutor (Commonwealth countries): A lawyer who prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the state.

Related Phrases

• District Attorney's Office: The organization and staff led by the district attorney.
  • The evidence was submitted to the District Attorney's Office for review.
• To run for District Attorney: To be a candidate in an election for the position of district attorney.
  • After years as a defense lawyer, she decided to run for District Attorney.

Noun

1. an official prosecutor for a judicial district