district attorney
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Definition
- 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
- an official prosecutor for a judicial district