Prosecution

noun

/ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/

Word Frequency: 5.7

Definitions

1.nounThe act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.

"The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill."

2.nounThe institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.

3.nounThe prosecuting party.

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