Meaning 1formal; legal · 82%
A legal official who represents the state, especially as a prosecutor in criminal proceedings.
Natural examples
Der Staatsanwalt stellte seine Fragen vor Gericht.
The prosecutor asked his questions in court.
Eine Staatsanwältin sprach mit den Zeugen.
A prosecutor spoke with the witnesses.
Der Staatsanwalt prüfte die eingereichten Unterlagen.
The prosecutor reviewed the submitted documents.
Usage note
Staatsanwalt is masculine and forms Staatsanwälte; the feminine form is Staatsanwältin. Exact duties vary by jurisdiction.
Mini-lesson: Staatsanwalt
A legal official who represents the state, especially as a prosecutor in criminal proceedings. Staatsanwalt is masculine and forms Staatsanwälte; the feminine form is Staatsanwältin. Exact duties vary by jurisdiction.
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