Accuser vs. Prosecutor

Accuser vs. Prosecutor — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Accuser and Prosecutor

Accusernoun

One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

Prosecutornoun

(law) a prosecuting attorney.

Annie Jay was the Wisconsin government prosecutor in the trial of a man for forging his client's signature.

Accusernoun

someone who imputes guilt or blame

Prosecutornoun

(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.

Prosecutornoun

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

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