The Open Dictionary

DPP

noun

UK/ˌdiː.piːˈpiː/
US/ˌdiː.piːˈpiː/

Definitions of DPP noun

  1. Singular

    An abbreviation for Director of Public Prosecutions; the chief prosecutor in the UK who decides whether to prosecute individuals accused of committing a crime.

    • The DPP's office released a press statement yesterday regarding the recent case.

    • After months of investigation, the DPP finally decided not to prosecute.

    • It is the duty of the DPP to ensure all cases are handled fairly in court.