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Prosecutor

🔄 Synonyms of "Prosecutor"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
prosecuting attorneynoun	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.
prosecuting officernoun	a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Prosecutor"

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Word	Definition
prosecuting attorneynoun	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.
prosecuting officernoun	a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
lawyernoun	A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
ombudsmannoun	An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.
attorneynoun	(US) A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.
judgenoun	A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.
magistratenoun	(law) A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.
procureurnoun	(law) A procurator.
advocatenoun	A person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent
deputynoun	One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
procuratorial	Of or pertaining to a procurator or proctor.
procuratornoun	An agent or attorney.
procuracynoun	The office of a procurator.
prosecutorial	(criminal law) Relating to prosecuting of criminal cases.
fiscally	In a fiscal manner; concerning finance
plaintiffnoun	(law, UK historical, otherwise current) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.
attorney-generalnoun	Alternative form of attorney general. [The chief legal advisor to the government, overseeing legal affairs and ensuring that laws are uniformly and justly applied.]
taxationnoun	The act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed.
fiscalnoun	A public official in certain countries having control of public revenue.
taxablenoun	Something on which tax must be paid.