the prosecution
noun
: the side of a legal case which argues that a person who is accused of a crime is guilty : the lawyer or lawyers who prosecute someone in a court case
The prosecution called their first witness.
The defense told the jury that the prosecution had not proved its case.
—often used before another nounprosecution attorneys/lawyers
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In fact, the defense isn’t even sure the prosecution has the WhatsApp material in question.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
The legislation, enacted in 1983, includes rights for victims to participate in the prosecution process, be notified when an offender is released from jail or prison and be eligible for restitution.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately for the prosecution, the only witnesses to her crime — Father Renaud and Marshal Kent — are dead.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
According to the prosecution, the loan never existed.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
The legislation, enacted in 1983, includes rights for victims to participate in the prosecution process, be notified when an offender is released from jail or prison and be eligible for restitution.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately for the prosecution, the only witnesses to her crime — Father Renaud and Marshal Kent — are dead.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
According to the prosecution, the loan never existed.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the prosecution
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“The prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20prosecution. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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