prosecution Definition
- 1the act or process of holding a trial against someone who is accused of a crime
- 2the lawyers in a legal case who are trying to prove that someone is guilty of a crime
Using prosecution: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prosecution" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The prosecution presented evidence that the defendant was at the scene of the crime.
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The prosecution argued that the defendant had motive and opportunity to commit the crime.
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The prosecution called several witnesses to testify against the defendant.
prosecution Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for prosecution
- trial
- litigation
- lawsuit
- accusation
- legal action
Phrases with prosecution
to stop pursuing legal action against someone
Example
The victim decided to drop the prosecution after the defendant apologized.
a legal action initiated by a private individual or organization, rather than by a government prosecutor
Example
The company filed a private prosecution against the former employee for stealing trade secrets.
a legal action taken against someone accused of committing a crime
Example
The criminal prosecution of the suspect lasted for several months.
Summary: prosecution in Brief
Prosecution [ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃn] refers to the act or process of holding a trial against someone who is accused of a crime. It involves lawyers who try to prove that someone is guilty of a crime. Examples include 'The prosecution presented evidence that the defendant was at the scene of the crime.' and 'The prosecution called several witnesses to testify against the defendant.' Phrases like 'drop the prosecution' and 'private prosecution' denote stopping legal action and initiating legal action by a private individual or organization, respectively.