prosecution

[ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃn]

prosecution Definition

• 1. the act or process of holding a trial against someone who is accused of a crime
• 2. the 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.

• Example

  The prosecution argued that the defendant had motive and opportunity to commit the crime.

• Example

  The prosecution called several witnesses to testify against the defendant.

prosecution Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prosecution

• trial
• litigation
• lawsuit
• accusation
• legal action

Antonyms for prosecution

• defense
• acquittal

Phrases with prosecution

• drop the prosecution

  to stop pursuing legal action against someone

  Example

  The victim decided to drop the prosecution after the defendant apologized.

• private prosecution

  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.

• criminal prosecution

  a legal action taken against someone accused of committing a crime

  Example

  The criminal prosecution of the suspect lasted for several months.

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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.