district attorney

noun

Synonyms of district attorneynext
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district

Examples of district attorney in a Sentence

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The Manhattan district attorney's office subsequently investigated, but no charges were filed. Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reached out to Acworth police and the district attorney’s office for comment. Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026 The district attorney’s office made no objection. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026 The Manhattan district attorney’s office subsequently investigated, but no charges were filed. Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for district attorney

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of district attorney was in 1789

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“District attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/district%20attorney. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

district attorney

noun
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district

Legal Definition

district attorney

noun
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district see also state's attorney

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