District Attorney

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪstrɪkt əˈtɜrni/

Definitions of district attorney

noun A person who represents the government in criminal cases in a particular district or jurisdiction.

Example Sentences

A1 The district attorney is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.

A2 The district attorney works closely with law enforcement to gather evidence.

B1 The district attorney decided to pursue charges against the suspect.

B2 The district attorney's office handles a large caseload of criminal matters.

C1 The district attorney must ensure that all legal procedures are followed during the trial.

C2 The district attorney's reputation for integrity and fairness is well-known in the legal community.

Examples of district attorney in a Sentence

formal The district attorney is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the government.

informal The DA is the one who goes after the bad guys in court.

slang The district attorney is like the legal enforcer in the courtroom.

figurative The district attorney is the legal guardian of justice in the community.

Grammatical Forms of district attorney

• plural: district attorneys
• comparative: more district attorney
• superlative: most district attorney
• present tense: is district attorney
• future tense: will be district attorney
• perfect tense: has been district attorney
• continuous tense: is being district attorney
• singular: district attorney
• positive degree: district attorney
• infinitive: to be a district attorney
• gerund: being a district attorney
• participle: district attorney

Origin and Evolution of district attorney

First Known Use: 1789 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'district attorney' originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a public official who represents the government in criminal cases at the district level, the role and responsibilities of a district attorney have evolved over time to encompass a wider range of legal duties and jurisdictions.