CEFR B2

prosecution

noun

Meaning

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against a person or organization, especially in criminal court.

Examples

The prosecution presented a strong case against the defendant.
He was found guilty after a lengthy prosecution.

Synonyms: pursuit, litigation, proceedings, prosecuting

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prosecution (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /prɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

Definition

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against a person or organization, especially in criminal court.

Examples

The prosecution presented a strong case against the defendant.
He was found guilty after a lengthy prosecution.
The defense team argued that the prosecution had not met its burden of proof.

How to Use prosecution

prosecution of (prepositional phrase): The legal action taken against a specific person or entity. — "The prosecution of the former CEO is ongoing."
burden of proof (collocation): The obligation to prove one's assertion in a legal case, usually resting with the prosecution. — "In criminal cases, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution."

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