prosecution
pro
ˌprɑ
praa
se
cu
ˈkju
kyoo
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/pɹˌɒsɪkjˈuːʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "prosecution"in English

Prosecution
01

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

example
Examples
The lengthy prosecution involved several months of court hearings.
The prosecution was complicated by a lack of clear evidence.
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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