jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

DA, district attorney - an official prosecutor for a judicial district

attorney, lawyer - a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

functionary, official - a worker who holds or is invested with an office

state attorney, state's attorney - a prosecuting attorney for a state