public prosecutor

• Fonctionnaire ou magistrat qui représente l'État dans les procès pénaux et qui est chargé de présenter les preuves et de soutenir l'accusation contre les personnes poursuivies pour des infractions.

A legal official who represents the government in criminal proceedings, responsible for presenting evidence and prosecuting individuals accused of crimes.

1. Government legal officerB2formal

   A lawyer employed by the government to bring criminal charges against individuals or organizations on behalf of the state.

   ministère public

   • The public prosecutor presented the evidence to the jury.
   • She was appointed as a public prosecutor after passing the bar exam.
   • The public prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.