Plaintiff vs. Prosecutor — What's the Difference?

A plaintiff (Π in legal shorthand) is the party who initiates a lawsuit (also known as an action) before a court. By doing so, the plaintiff seeks a legal remedy.

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.

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law

One that prosecutes.

The party that institutes a suit in a court.

One that initiates and carries out a legal action, especially criminal proceedings.

A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.

See prosecuting attorney.

One who commences a personal action or suit to obtain a remedy for an injury to his rights; - opposed to defendant.

(law) a prosecuting attorney.

See Plaintive.

(law) a person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

A person who brings an action in a court of law

One who prosecutes or carries on any purpose, plan, or business.

The person who institutes and carries on a criminal suit against another in the name of the government.

A government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state