Prosecution: meaning, definitions and examples

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prosecution

 

[ ˌprɑsɪˈkjuːʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal system

The act of prosecuting someone for a crime in a court of law. It involves the legal process of presenting evidence, conducting trials, and seeking justice for the crime committed. Prosecution is carried out by government officials, such as prosecutors and attorneys.

Synonyms

accusation, enforcement, legal action

Examples of usage

  • The prosecution presented compelling evidence against the defendant.
  • The prosecution is seeking a conviction for the accused.
  • The prosecution argued that the defendant is guilty of the crime.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act or process of pursuing a goal or objective with determination and persistence. It can refer to the effort or campaign to achieve a specific outcome, often in a systematic and organized manner.

Synonyms

execution, implementation, pursuit

Examples of usage

  • The prosecution of the project required a lot of resources.
  • She showed great prosecution in pursuing her career goals.
  • The prosecution of the war was marked by intense fighting.

Translations

Translations of the word "prosecution" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acusação

🇮🇳 अभियोग

🇩🇪 Anklage

🇮🇩 penuntutan

🇺🇦 обвинувачення

🇵🇱 oskarżenie

🇯🇵 起訴

🇫🇷 poursuite

🇪🇸 acusación

🇹🇷 dava

🇰🇷 기소

🇸🇦 مقاضاة

🇨🇿 stíhání

🇸🇰 stíhanie

🇨🇳 起诉

🇸🇮 preganjanje

🇮🇸 ákæra

🇰🇿 айыптау

🇬🇪 ბრალდება

🇦🇿 iddia

🇲🇽 acusación

Word origin

The word 'prosecution' has its origins in Latin, derived from the verb 'prosecutus', which means 'follow up' or 'pursue'. Over time, the term evolved to be associated with legal proceedings and the act of bringing a case against someone in a court of law. The concept of prosecution has been a fundamental aspect of legal systems for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations where laws were enforced through judicial processes.

See also: prosecute, prosecutor.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,564, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.