English dictionary

prosecution

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

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Synonyms criminal prosecution

Antonyms defence defense demurrer denial

Source: WordNet 3.0
the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant

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Antonyms defence defense defense lawyers defense team

Source: WordNet 3.0
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

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Synonyms pursuance

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act or process of prosecuting, or of endeavoring to gain or accomplish something; pursuit by efforts of body or mind; as, the <i>prosecution</i> of a scheme, plan, design, or undertaking; the <i>prosecution</i> of war.

noun

Source: webster1913