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prosecution

UK
/ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/
US
/ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃən/

Translations

prosecutionnoun
prosecutions
pl
UK
/ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/
US
/ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃən/
The prosecution of the case took several months.
Преследование по делу заняло несколько месяцев.
The prosecution presented its evidence to the court.
Обвинение представило свои доказательства суду.
Synonyms
lawsuit
persecution
litigation
trial
case
legal action
prosecutionadjective
UK
/ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/
US
/ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "prosecution witness".
Synonyms
prosecutorial
prosecuting
accusatory
accusing

Definitions

prosecutionnoun
The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.
The prosecution presented its case against the defendant in court.
The party conducting legal proceedings against someone in a criminal trial.
The prosecution argued that the evidence clearly pointed to the defendant's guilt.
The continuation or pursuit of an activity, plan, or course of action.
Funding is essential for the successful prosecution of the research program.
prosecutionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the prosecution in a legal case.
The judge disallowed the prosecution evidence as hearsay.
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