prosecution

[ pros-i-kyoo-shuhn ]

/ ˌprɒs ɪˈkyu ʃən /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR prosecution ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

Law.

the institution and carrying on of legal proceedings against a person.
the body of officials by whom such proceedings are instituted and carried on.

the following up of something undertaken or begun, usually to its completion.

Origin of prosecution

1555–65; <Late Latin prōsecūtiōn- (stem of prōsecūtiō) a following up. See prosecute, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM prosecution

non·pros·e·cu·tion, noun

Words nearby prosecution

prosecretin, prosect, prosector, prosecute, prosecuting attorney, prosecution, prosecutor, prosecutorial, prosecutory, proselyte, proselytism

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Example sentences from the Web for prosecution

The prosecution argued that Chi was a sleeper agent when he came to the US in the 1970s and worked his way up as an engineer at a defense contractor.
A brief history of US-China espionage entanglements|Konstantin Kakaes|September 3, 2020|MIT Technology Review
He’s said a recent uptick in prosecutions was related to drug smuggling at the border but the overall rate of prosecutions has dropped since the pandemic.
Morning Report: The Deal Before the 101 Ash St. Deal|Voice of San Diego|August 24, 2020|Voice of San Diego
The recent increase in prosecutions, Brewer said, is a result of an increase in illicit drugs, like fentanyl and methamphetamine, being seized at the region’s border crossings.
Downtown Federal Jail Facility Has Nearly 50 Coronavirus Cases|Maya Srikrishnan|August 21, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Galileo’s book, the prosecution alleged, defied a Catholic Church order in 1616 forbidding him from advocating Copernicanism.
A new Galileo biography draws parallels to today’s science denialism|Tom Siegfried|August 11, 2020|Science News

It was unclear whether he was speaking on behalf of the Foreign Ministry or the Prosecution.
Canadians in Egyptian Jail Might Be Under Suspicion For Film Footage|Jesse Rosenfeld|October 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
State appeals Olmert acquittal - Prosecution appeals former PM's acquittal in Rishon Tours and Talansky affairs.
Ring, Ring|Orly Halpern|November 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Harris County D.A.'s office won the Innocence Project of Texas' “Honesty and Integrity in Prosecution Award” last fall.
Pat Lykos: Texas' Capital Punishment Avenger|Ben Crair|April 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Instead, there was a general turning to the leaders of the Prosecution to note their attitude.
'The System,' as uncovered by the San Francisco Graft Prosecution|Franklin Hichborn
Prosecution objected, and by a vote of 20 to 29, the decision of the Chief Justice was overruled.
History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of The United States|Edmund G. Ross
An expert witness on the side of the Prosecution, or any witness called by the Defense.
The Roycroft Dictionary|Elbert Hubbard
He endeavored to force upon the Prosecution a contract of his own drawing.
'The System,' as uncovered by the San Francisco Graft Prosecution|Franklin Hichborn
Well, I think we won't call any witnesses, because then the Prosecution won't have a reply.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, March 11, 1893|Various

British Dictionary definitions for prosecution

prosecution

/ (ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən) /

noun

the act of prosecuting or the state of being prosecuted

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a person
the proceedings brought in the name of the Crown to put an accused on trial

the lawyers acting for the Crown to put the case against a personCompare defence (def. 6)

the following up or carrying on of something begun, esp with a view to its accomplishment or completion

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单词	prosecution
释义	prosecution [ pros-i-kyoo-shuhn ] / ˌprɒs ɪˈkyu ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prosecution ON THESAURUS.COM noun Law. the institution and carrying on of legal proceedings against a person. the body of officials by whom such proceedings are instituted and carried on. the following up of something undertaken or begun, usually to its completion. Origin of prosecution 1555–65; <Late Latin prōsecūtiōn- (stem of prōsecūtiō) a following up. See prosecute, -ion OTHER WORDS FROM prosecution non·pros·e·cu·tion, noun Words nearby prosecution prosecretin, prosect, prosector, prosecute, prosecuting attorney, prosecution, prosecutor, prosecutorial, prosecutory, proselyte, proselytism Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prosecution The prosecution argued that Chi was a sleeper agent when he came to the US in the 1970s and worked his way up as an engineer at a defense contractor. A brief history of US-China espionage entanglements\|Konstantin Kakaes\|September 3, 2020\|MIT Technology Review He’s said a recent uptick in prosecutions was related to drug smuggling at the border but the overall rate of prosecutions has dropped since the pandemic. Morning Report: The Deal Before the 101 Ash St. Deal\|Voice of San Diego\|August 24, 2020\|Voice of San Diego The recent increase in prosecutions, Brewer said, is a result of an increase in illicit drugs, like fentanyl and methamphetamine, being seized at the region’s border crossings. Downtown Federal Jail Facility Has Nearly 50 Coronavirus Cases\|Maya Srikrishnan\|August 21, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Galileo’s book, the prosecution alleged, defied a Catholic Church order in 1616 forbidding him from advocating Copernicanism. A new Galileo biography draws parallels to today’s science denialism\|Tom Siegfried\|August 11, 2020\|Science News It was unclear whether he was speaking on behalf of the Foreign Ministry or the Prosecution. Canadians in Egyptian Jail Might Be Under Suspicion For Film Footage\|Jesse Rosenfeld\|October 3, 2013\|DAILY BEAST State appeals Olmert acquittal - Prosecution appeals former PM's acquittal in Rishon Tours and Talansky affairs. Ring, Ring\|Orly Halpern\|November 8, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The Harris County D.A.'s office won the Innocence Project of Texas' “Honesty and Integrity in Prosecution Award” last fall. Pat Lykos: Texas' Capital Punishment Avenger\|Ben Crair\|April 4, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Instead, there was a general turning to the leaders of the Prosecution to note their attitude. 'The System,' as uncovered by the San Francisco Graft Prosecution\|Franklin Hichborn Prosecution objected, and by a vote of 20 to 29, the decision of the Chief Justice was overruled. History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of The United States\|Edmund G. Ross An expert witness on the side of the Prosecution, or any witness called by the Defense. The Roycroft Dictionary\|Elbert Hubbard He endeavored to force upon the Prosecution a contract of his own drawing. 'The System,' as uncovered by the San Francisco Graft Prosecution\|Franklin Hichborn Well, I think we won't call any witnesses, because then the Prosecution won't have a reply. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, March 11, 1893\|Various British Dictionary definitions for prosecution prosecution / (ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən) / noun the act of prosecuting or the state of being prosecuted the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a person the proceedings brought in the name of the Crown to put an accused on trial the lawyers acting for the Crown to put the case against a personCompare defence (def. 6) the following up or carrying on of something begun, esp with a view to its accomplishment or completion Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to prosecution pursuit, government, prosecutor, undertaking, accomplishment, performance, execution, achievement, pursuance, state, district attorney, prosecuting attorney, state's attorney
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prosecution

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noun

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