Accuser vs. Prosecutor — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Accuser and Prosecutor
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Definitions
Accuser➦
To charge with a shortcoming or error.
Prosecutor➦
A prosecutor is a legal representative of the prosecution in countries with either the common law adversarial system or the civil law inquisitorial system. The prosecution is the legal party responsible for presenting the case in a criminal trial against an individual accused of breaking the law.
Accuser➦
To charge formally with a wrongdoing.
Prosecutor➦
One that prosecutes.
Accuser➦
To make a charge of wrongdoing against another.
Prosecutor➦
One that initiates and carries out a legal action, especially criminal proceedings.
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Accuser➦
One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.
Prosecutor➦
See prosecuting attorney.
Accuser➦
One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.
Prosecutor➦
(law) a prosecuting attorney.
Annie Jay was the Wisconsin government prosecutor in the trial of a man for forging his client's signature.
Accuser➦
Someone who imputes guilt or blame
Prosecutor➦
(law) a person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding.
The prosecutor got the witness to admit he was lying.
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Prosecutor➦
One who prosecutes or carries on any purpose, plan, or business.
Prosecutor➦
The person who institutes and carries on a criminal suit against another in the name of the government.
Prosecutor➦
A government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
