Meaning of the word prosecutor in English

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prosecutor

US /ˈprɑː.sə.kjuː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈprɑː.sə.kjuː.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a legal official who institutes legal proceedings against someone

Example:
The prosecutor presented strong evidence against the defendant.
She decided to become a prosecutor to fight for justice.
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