Used chiefly in Scottish and South African English for a public prosecutor; also an African shrike.
Definitionen
A public prosecutor acting on behalf of the state, especially in Scotland or South Africa. The fiscal decided to press charges after reviewing the evidence.
(Ornithology) A shrike of the genus Lanius, especially the common fiscal (Lanius collaris) of sub-Saharan Africa. We spotted a fiscal swooping down on its prey near the game reserve.
Synonyme
revenue officer
public prosecutor
district attorney
state's attorney
crown prosecutor
prosecuting attorney
tax official
tax officer
tax collector