Meaning & use
prosecutor
A lawyer who represents the government in bringing criminal charges against a defendant in court.
See it in a sentence
The prosecutor presented strong evidence linking the suspect to the crime.
After years as a defense attorney, she became a prosecutor for the state.
A note on using this word
A prosecutor argues that the accused is guilty, while a defense attorney argues on behalf of the accused.
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Words with an opposite meaning
defense attorney
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