A senior prosecutor is an experienced lawyer who holds a high-ranking position in the legal system. They are responsible for leading the prosecution of criminal cases and have a lot of knowledge and expertise in their field. Full definition
In the 1990s, she served as an officer and senior prosecutor in the Navy's Judge Advocate General's Corps for six years. (syracuse.com)
US AG Jeff Sessions said there was «not enough basis» to appoint a special counsel to investigate Hillary Clinton, a day after reports surfaced that the attorney general had authorized senior prosecutors at the Department of Justice to evaluate an inquiry into the Clinton Foundation. (nystateofpolitics.com)
«Benefit cheats face increased jail terms of up to ten years under an unprecedented crackdown on those who «flout the system», Britain's most senior prosecutor will announce today. (conservativehome.blogs.com)