Federal Prosecutor
/ˈfɛdərəl prəˈsjuːtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A government attorney who represents the federal government in criminal prosecutions and civil litigation in the United States.
The federal prosecutor presented evidence against the defendant in the trial.
Forms
- federal prosecutor
- federal prosecutors
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Commentary
The role of a federal prosecutor is distinct from state or local prosecutors due to jurisdiction and scope; usage often requires specifying the federal context.
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