prosecution

/pɹˌɑsəkjˈuʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
2. the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
3. the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

Synonyms for prosecution

• criminal prosecution
• pursuance

Antonyms of prosecution

• defense

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