prosecution
pro
ˌprɒ
pro
se
si
cu
ˈkju:
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tion
ʃən
shēn
lilliputianrestitutionattributionretribution

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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