prosecuting attorneys

A form of prosecuting attorney — A public officer charged with carrying on the prosecution or representing the state in criminal proceedings and, in some jurisdictions, instituting or representing the state in civil or administrative proceedings.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of prosecuting attorney
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APA

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MLA

“prosecuting attorneys.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prosecuting%20attorneys. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prosecuting attorneys,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prosecuting%20attorneys.

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