special prosecutor
special prosecutor · special prosecutors
A lawyer assigned to investigate, and if necessary prosecute, a case for which there…A lawyer assigned to investigate, and if necessary prosecute, a case for which there is a conflict of interest for the normal prosecuting authority.
» A special prosecutor was appointed.
Meaning
1 senses(US)A lawyer assigned to investigate, and if necessary prosecute, a case for which there is a conflict of interest for the normal prosecuting authority.
Examples
1 sentencesA special prosecutor was appointed.
Forms
plural: special prosecutors| Singular | special prosecutor |
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