prosecutor

== English == === Etymology === First use appears c. 1542, from Medieval Latin prosecutor, from prōsequor (English prosecute). By surface analysis, prosecute +‎ -or. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈpɹɑ.səˌkjuːˌtəɹ/ === Noun === prosecutor (plural prosecutors) A prosecuting attorney. (law) A person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== prosecute prosecution ==== Translations ==== === References ===