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Meaning of special prosecutor | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A lawyer assigned to investigate, and if necessary prosecute, a case for which there is a conflict of interest for the normal prosecuting authority.

US

Examples

“Under the Ford plan, the president—not the courts—would appoint the special prosecutor.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

special rapporteur Special Region of Yogyakarta special relationship special relativity special resolution special retainer