prosecutor — a lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/
Example Sentences
- The prosecutor accidentally called the defendant 'honey' during cross-examination.
- The prosecutor will file charges against the suspect next week.
- The experienced prosecutor has won 95% of her cases.
prosecutor
NOUN[/ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/]
a lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court
💡 Concept
a lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court
🎵 Rhyme
The persecutor becomes prosecutor, then executor!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈprɒsɪkjuːtə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Prefixpro--
Rootsecut
Suffix--or
🎵Rhyme
persecutorexecutor
persecutor
executor
🔗Collocations
federal prosecutor
chief prosecutor
prosecutor's office
public prosecutor
lead prosecutor
district prosecutor
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The prosecutor accidentally called the defendant 'honey' during cross-examination.”
“The prosecutor will file charges against the suspect next week.”
“The experienced prosecutor has won 95% of her cases.”
😄 Fun example
“The prosecutor's opening statement was so dramatic, even the defendant applauded.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
attorneydistrict attorneycounsellawyer
Antonyms
defendantdefense attorneyaccused
Related
prosecuteprosecutiontrialcourtroomjudge
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