What is another word for district attorney?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪstɹɪkt ɐtˈɜːni] (IPA)

A district attorney is a legal position tasked with prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the government. The term "district attorney" is often synonymous with "prosecutor" or "state's attorney". Other synonyms for the position include "county attorney", "commonwealth's attorney", "city attorney" and "state prosecutor". These job titles differ only in name and regional turf, but the responsibilities of the district attorney remain the same. A district attorney is an essential figure in the criminal justice system, working to uphold the law and protect society from criminal wrongdoing. Their unique role and their dedication to justice make the district attorney an integral part of any legal system.

What are the hypernyms for District attorney?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with District attorney

  • Especially in local elections, because hardly anybody pays attention to those - but it's really important who's mayor and who's on the city council, county commissioners, sheriffs, district attorney, and of course the school board.
    Jello Biafra
  • And while I might not always agree with the viewpoint I have to portray, because I play a district attorney, as an actress I can always tell myself that my character is trying to take the moral high ground.
    Lara Flynn Boyle
  • I was a prosecutor in Brooklyn in the homicide division and then as a senior assistant district attorney.
    Star Jones
  • I was raised in a Bronx public housing project, but studied at two of the nation's finest universities. I did work as an assistant district attorney, prosecuting violent crimes that devastate our communities.
    Sonia Sotomayor
  • No charges have been filed by the L.A. district attorney's office, and for that I am appreciative. I have said it before, but we all make mistakes, and the day will come soon enough where you no longer read of mine in the tabloids.
    Scott Stapp

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