Definition for public prosecutor - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	public prosecutor (pub¦lic pros\|ecu¦tor) noun British a law officer who conducts criminal proceedings on behalf of the state or in the public interest. Compare with Crown prosecutor.		More words in this category actionable appeal bailee bar 1 cause compulsory purchase condominium declarant detain execute jural lessor mulct non-observance obstruct petty preservation order spousal utter 2 Nearby Words public housing public interest immunity public key public law public lending right public limited company public nuisance public opinion public policy public prosecutor public purse Public Record Office public relations public school public sector public servant public service public spirit public transport