Antonyms for prosecutor

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pros-i-kyoo-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɒs ɪˌkyu tər

Definition of prosecutor

Origin : 1590s, from Medieval Latin prosecutor, agent noun from prosequi (see prosecute). Specific legal sense of "one who brings a case in a court of law" is from 1620s; earlier such a person was a promoter (late 15c.). Related: Prosecutorial.

As in investigator : noun person who checks thoroughly
As in accuser : noun person laying blame
As in prosecution : noun the prosecuting party in a criminal action
As in district attorney : noun public prosecutor
As in plaintiff : noun accuser
As in inquirer : noun questioner
As in detective : noun investigator of crime
As in enemy : noun someone hated or competed against

Example sentences :

Prosecutor followed, stopped her, and said, 'I've got you now.'
Extract from : « The Book-Hunter in London » by William Roberts

Our Prosecutor was admirable—and that Etchepare is the lowest swine.
Extract from : « Woman on Her Own, False Gods & The Red Robe » by Eugne Brieux

Prosecutor—“Very likely, your honor; there were two stolen.”
Extract from : « Among the Humorists and After Dinner Speakers, Vol. I » by Various

“It is never too late for justice, Mr. Prosecutor,” said he.
Extract from : « The Bondboy » by George W. (George Washington) Ogden

“My appointment with the Prosecutor is at ten-thirty,” said Mr. Parker briskly.
Extract from : « Ghost Beyond the Gate » by Mildred A. Wirt

The Prosecutor for the Crown then rose, and summed up the evidence.
Extract from : « A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest » by Amelia B. Edwards

Wasn't that a terrible arraignment of Prosecutor Murgatroyd!
Extract from : « The Red Mouse » by William Hamilton Osborne

Don't you think we can cut all that sort of thing out, Mr. Prosecutor?
Extract from : « The Red Mouse » by William Hamilton Osborne

Gilles cries out that the Prosecutor is a liar and a traitor.
Extract from : « L-bas » by J. K. Huysmans

With a gesture, brushing away his tears, the Prosecutor arrested the proceedings.
Extract from : « L-bas » by J. K. Huysmans

Synonyms for prosecutor

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