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Prosecution
01
the process of bringing someone to court in an attempt to prove their guilt
02
the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
03
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
Example
The lengthy prosecution involved several months of court hearings.
The successful prosecution led to a conviction and sentencing.
The prosecution was complicated by a lack of clear evidence.
Following the arrest, the prosecution moved forward with charges.
He faced a rigorous prosecution, which included multiple trials.