What is another word for crown attorney?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈa͡ʊn ɐtˈɜːni] (IPA) 
The role of a crown attorney is critical within the justice system, responsible for representing the state and upholding the law in a court of law. Many regions, however, have various synonyms for the title, including state attorney, district attorney, and prosecuting attorney. In some jurisdictions, the crown attorney may also be referred to as a government lawyer or counsel. Meanwhile, national departments like the United States Department of Justice commonly use the term U.S. Attorney to describe their crown attorneys. In the United Kingdom, the equivalent title is a Crown Prosecutor, and in Australia, crown attorneys may be referred to as prosecutors or DPP (Director of Public Prosecutions).
