prosecution
Pronunciation
/ˌpɹɑsəkˈjuʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "prosecution"in English

Prosecution
01

the process of bringing someone to court in an attempt to prove their guilt

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The lengthy prosecution involved several months of court hearings.
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

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