prosecution


Definition: Meaning of, prosecution in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prɒsɪˈkjuːʃ(ə)n /

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prosecution prosecutions
  1. [uncountable and countable] when a charge is made against someone for a crime, or when someone is judged for a crime in a court of law
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  2. the prosecution the lawyers who try to prove in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime [↪  defence]
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  3. [uncountable] formal when you do something that is your job
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prosecution used in phrases

  • Crown Prosecution Service, the
    1. the government organization in England and Wales which is responsible for bringing legal charges against criminals
  • criminal prosecution (noun)
    1. law the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behaviour
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