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prosecutorial

/ˌprɒsɪˈkjʊtərɪəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does prosecutorial mean?

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a prosecutor or the prosecution; having the qualities of a prosecutor, such as being forceful and argumentative.

Example

"The prosecutorial tone of the lawyer's opening statement set the tone for the rest of the trial."

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