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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.

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Word Description / Examples
prosecution

Used in a legal context referring to the process of charging someone with a crime and trying them in court. It specifically refers to the activities and arguments of the government legal representatives.

  • The evidence presented by the prosecution was compelling
  • The prosecution will call their first witness
legal action

A broad term that encompasses any action taken through legal means, including suing someone or initiating judicial proceedings. This term is not specific to criminal cases and can be used in civil contexts as well.

  • They decided to take legal action against the company for breach of contract
  • Legal action can be costly and time-consuming
enforcement

Refers to the act of ensuring compliance with laws, rules, or obligations. It typically involves government agencies or organizations ensuring that the law is followed.

  • The enforcement of traffic laws has been increased recently
  • They focused on the enforcement of environmental regulations
accusation

Can be used in both legal and non-legal contexts to denote a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but it doesn't necessarily lead to formal charges.

  • She denied the accusation of theft
  • His accusation against the manager was investigated thoroughly

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.

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Word Description / Examples
prosecution

Typically used in a legal context when referring to the act of charging someone with a crime and trying them in court.

  • The prosecution presented its case clearly.
  • He faced prosecution for tax evasion.
pursuit

Used to describe the act of trying to achieve something over time or following someone in order to catch them.

  • She dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge.
  • The police were in hot pursuit of the suspect.
implementation

Mostly used in a business or organizational setting to refer to the process of putting a decision or plan into effect.

  • The implementation of the new software took several months.
  • Effective implementation requires good planning.
execution

Often used to talk about carrying out a plan or putting something into effect, but also commonly refers to the carrying out of a death sentence.

  • The execution of the new policy was swift and efficient.
  • The convicted murderer awaited his execution.

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

Etymology

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.