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prosecution

[pros-i-kyoo-shuhn] / ˌprɒs ɪˈkyu ʃən /




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The figure included a fine of £266,666, prosecution costs of £85 and a surcharge of £2,000.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The DOJ declined the case for prosecution last June, citing the “prioritization of federal resources and interests.”

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

The prosecution was unusual because forced-labor conspiracy is rarely charged alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A Nepal commission has recommended the prosecution of ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli in connection to the deadly September 2025 uprising that toppled his government, according to a leaked report.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

This was a big one in the favor of Linton and the prosecution.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel