district attorney

noun

: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district

Examples of district attorney in a Sentence

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The district attorney’s office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 Rachael Powell, chief deputy district attorney in the Fourth Judicial District, said close relationships with law enforcement can help prosecutors overcome hurdles in stalking cases. Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025 Although the district attorney later declined to file charges, Corpus maintains that evidence supported her decision. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025 McBride left his car and approached Franklin, the district attorney’s office said. Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for district attorney

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of district attorney was in 1789

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“District attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/district%20attorney. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

district attorney

noun
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district

Legal Definition

district attorney

noun
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district see also state's attorney

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