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Public prosecutor
/pˈʌblɪk pɹˈɒsɪkjˌuːtə/
/pˈʌblɪk pɹˈɑːsɪkjˌuːɾɚ/Public prosecutor
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a lawyer employed by a government, whose job is to prove that a person is guilty of a crime in a law court
Example
The public prosecutor sought a harsher sentence for the repeat offender.
The public prosecutor presented compelling evidence during the trial.
The public prosecutor called several witnesses to testify against the defendant.
The role of the public prosecutor is to represent the state in criminal cases.
The public prosecutor's office works closely with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence for trials.
