prosecution

noun
UK: /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/
US: /ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃən/

  1. The act of officially charging someone with a crime and trying to prove their guilt in court.

    1. The prosecution will start soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The evidence supported the prosecution's case against the defendant. [ ] [ ]

  2. The lawyers acting for the government or the side that is bringing legal charges against someone.

    1. The prosecution argued strongly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The defense refuted the prosecution's claims about the defendant's motives. [ ] [ ]

  3. The continuation of an effort or plan, especially to its completion.

    1. The prosecution of the project was delayed. [ ] [ ]
    2. Successful prosecution of this policy requires dedicated resources and support. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

indictment lawsuit legal action litigation law summons accusation charge

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prosecution" in English means: The act of officially charging someone with a crime and trying to prove their guilt in court., The lawyers acting for the government or the side that is bringing legal charges against someone., The continuation of an effort or plan, especially to its completion..

The phonetic transcription of "prosecution" is /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/ in British English and /ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prosecution": indictment, lawsuit, legal action, litigation, law, summons, accusation, charge.

Example usage of "prosecution": "The prosecution will start soon.". More examples on the page.