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Meanings of independent counsel in English

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fiscal especial

Lawyer appointed to investigate, and potentially prosecute, a particular case of suspected wrongdoing for which a conflict of interest exists for the usual prosecuting authority (United States)

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Usage of independent counsel in English
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Reno said she'll use the independent counsel law if she needs to.
Wired
2
The Minister posed a number of detailed questions to the independent counsel.
The Irish Times
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Lebanon's dailies concentrated on the factual content of independent counsel Kenneth Starr's report.
The Irish Times
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Clinton's opponents that the independent counsel's investigation of the President is about sex.
The new yorker
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All the accused have access to independent counsel and the freedom to call witnesses.
The Guardian
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Former independent counsel Joseph diGenova claimed on CNN that the case was about perjury.
The new yorker
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Legislation related to the appointment of a special prosecutor or independent counsel has lapsed.
Reuters
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Witnesses are first questioned by the independent counsel, Mr Ken Starr, or his staff.
The Irish Times
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Congress let the independent counsel law expire, with some lawmakers believing Starr went too far.
Reuters
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President Clinton's defiant stance provided independent counsel, Mr Ken Starr, with a minimum of information.
The Irish Times
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The Whitewater independent counsel Kenneth Starr recently subpoenaed the records of Monica Lewinsky's book purchases.
The new yorker
12
Slideshow (6 images) Ray succeeded Starr as independent counsel during the Clinton investigation.
Reuters
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He agreed that the report of the independent counsel, Mr Kenneth Starr, should be made public.
The Irish Times
14
Congress and an independent counsel set out to determine what exactly Casey had been up to.
Legacy of ashes: the history of the cia
15
On August 15, Clinton testified to a grand jury called by the independent counsel Kenneth Starr.
True compass: a memoir
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Also attending was Kenneth Starr, the former independent counsel who investigated Bill Clinton during his presidency.
Reuters
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