What does "district attorney" mean?

The title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of alleged criminals.

District attorney

Common synonyms include: ag, attorney general, attorneys, civilian, corporation lawyer, county prosecutor.

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Noun

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The title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of alleged criminals. US
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an official prosecutor for a judicial district wordnet