Prosecution
Pronunciation: /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
Prosecution (noun)
- the process of charging someone with a crime in court.
- the lawyers who try to prove someone is guilty in court.
- the act of continuing with a plan or activity.
Examples
- The prosecution of the case took several months.
- He faced prosecution for his alleged crimes.
Common collocations: face prosecution, avoid prosecution, prosecution case, prosecution team, prosecution lawyer