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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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Examples for "special prosecutor"
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In fact, there are 17 staff members in Mueller's special prosecutor's office.
Reuters
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A special prosecutor from outside the county was assigned to the case.
Eye of vengeance
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Many demanded the appointment of a special prosecutor to look into Russiagate.
The Guardian
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Clinton special prosecutor Ken Starr was the Hunter Moore of my generation.
The Guardian
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Four years later the case was reopened, Alexander Simpson was appointed special prosecutor.
The new yorker
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That is not what the report said, the former special counsel replied.
Wired
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State Supreme Court in Sept. 1943 to become special counsel to Pres.
The new yorker
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Democrats have called for a special counsel to look into the matter.
Reuters
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A spokesman for the special counsel declined to comment on the report.
Reuters
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The special counsel is considering whether to bring more charges against him.
The Guardian
Usage of independent counsel in English
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Reno said she'll use the independent counsel law if she needs to.
Wired
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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
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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
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Congress and an independent counsel set out to determine what exactly Casey had been up to.
Legacy of ashes: the history of the cia
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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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