noun · neutral
prosecutor
UK/ˈprɒsɪkjuːtə(r)/US/ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/PRO·se·cu·tor
a lawyer who brings charges against someone in a court of law on behalf of the state
Examples
“The prosecutor presented strong evidence linking the suspect to the crime.”
“Prosecutors decide whether to file charges after the investigation.”
“The prosecutor cross‑examined the witness vigorously.”
Band 8 sentence
“The prosecutor declined to comment on the plea negotiations, citing ongoing discovery and ethical constraints.”
Collocations
- lead prosecutor
- the prosecution presented evidence
- plead with the prosecutor
Word family
Common mistakes
Calling the prosecutor 'a lawyer' without specifying role→prosecutor = công tố viên (đại diện bên công tố); lawyer = luật sư (có thể thuộc bên bị cáo hoặc công tố)
Confusing 'prosecution' (the side) with 'prosecutor' (the person)→prosecution = bên công tố; prosecutor = công tố viên
Say it for a higher band
5lawyer→6district attorney→7+prosecutor
Synonyms
district attorney
Easily confused
defense lawyer
“The defense lawyer argued that the evidence was circumstantial and insufficient for conviction.”
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