special prosecutor

Noun

(US, politics, law) A lawyer assigned to investigate, and if necessary prosecute, a case for which there is a conflict of interest for the normal prosecuting authority.

Japanese Meaning

（米国の政治・法制度において）通常の検察官に利益相反が生じる場合、独立して事件の調査および必要に応じた起訴を行うために任命される弁護士（特別検察官）

What is this buttons?

The governor appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the alleged misuse of campaign funds.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

知事は、選挙資金の不正使用の疑いを調査するために特別検察官を任命した。

Details

Sense（1）

(US, politics, law) A lawyer assigned to investigate, and if necessary prosecute, a case for which there is a conflict of interest for the normal prosecuting authority.