prosecution
1. [ noun ] (law,criminal law) the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
Synonyms: criminal_prosecution
Related terms: defense legal_action due_process double_jeopardy trial law prosecute
2. [ noun ] (law) the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
Related terms: defense collection
3. [ noun ] the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
Synonyms: pursuance
Related terms: continuance prosecute
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