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prosecution meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of prosecution at MeaningMonkey.org. prosecution meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PROSECUTION noun
Definition of prosecution (noun)
- the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
- synonyms: criminal prosecution
- antonym: defence
- the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
- antonym: defence
- the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
- synonyms: pursuance
Source: Princeton University Wordnet