Meaning of the word "public prosecutor" in English

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public prosecutor

US /ˌpʌb.lɪk ˈprɑː.sɪ.kjuː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˌpʌb.lɪk ˈprɑː.sɪ.kjuː.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a legal official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state or the people

Example:
The public prosecutor presented strong evidence against the defendant.
She decided to become a public prosecutor after studying law.
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