What does prosecution mean?
Definitions for prosecution
ˌprɒs ɪˈkyu ʃənpros·e·cu·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
prosecution, criminal prosecutionnoun
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
prosecutionnoun
the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
pursuance, prosecutionnoun
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
Wiktionary
prosecutionnoun
The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.
The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill.
Etymology: From prosecutio, from prosequor, from pro- + sequor (English sequel). Compare persecution, and see more at prosecute.
prosecutionnoun
The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
Etymology: From prosecutio, from prosequor, from pro- + sequor (English sequel). Compare persecution, and see more at prosecute.
prosecutionnoun
The prosecuting party.
Etymology: From prosecutio, from prosequor, from pro- + sequor (English sequel). Compare persecution, and see more at prosecute.
Webster Dictionary
Prosecutionnoun
the act or process of prosecuting, or of endeavoring to gain or accomplish something; pursuit by efforts of body or mind; as, the prosecution of a scheme, plan, design, or undertaking; the prosecution of war
Etymology: [L. prosecutio a following.]
Prosecutionnoun
the institution and carrying on of a suit in a court of law or equity, to obtain some right, or to redress and punish some wrong; the carrying on of a judicial proceeding in behalf of a complaining party, as distinguished from defense
Etymology: [L. prosecutio a following.]
Prosecutionnoun
the institution, or commencement, and continuance of a criminal suit; the process of exhibiting formal charges against an offender before a legal tribunal, and pursuing them to final judgment on behalf of the state or government, as by indictment or information
Etymology: [L. prosecutio a following.]
Prosecutionnoun
the party by whom criminal proceedings are instituted
Etymology: [L. prosecutio a following.]
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Rank popularity for the word 'prosecution' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4284
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Rank popularity for the word 'prosecution' in Nouns Frequency: #1535
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The numerical value of prosecution in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of prosecution in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of prosecution in a Sentence
This New Year's Eve prosecution underscores the threat of ISIL even in upstate New York but demonstrates our determination to immediately stop any who would cause harm in its name.
We know where those 42 individuals are on the TSDB, the terrorist screening database, let me share with you what happens : They can be removed, they can be placed into custody for criminal prosecution, they can be cooperating in a law enforcement investigation, and I don't intend to provide that data publicly if it's law enforcement-sensitive. But we know where those 42 are, and I did not want to speak to the disposition of each and every one of them.
I have a feeling that the prosecution sees this as a closer loss than they might have expected and, if they're not emboldened, I think they're going forward with the case against Officer Goodson relatively unchanged.
How can anyone possibly expect the Tatmadaw to hold itself accountable for genocidal acts against the Rohingya, when six of its top generals including the commander-in-chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, have all been accused of genocide by the UN fact-finding mission and recommended for criminal prosecution.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop:
A tribunal established by the Council would ensure broad international support for prosecutions and would maximise the prospects of securing international cooperation, which will be necessary for an effective prosecution.
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