Advertisement

View definitions for prosecution

prosecution

noun as in the act of furthering a project

noun as in the prosecuting party in a criminal action

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Department of Justice for prosecution for fraud or attempted fraud, and another 111 to state or local prosecutors.

Read more on MarketWatch

Human rights groups have also been critical of the prosecutions.

Read more on BBC

Justice Department for prosecution for fraud or attempted fraud, and another 111 to state or local prosecutors.

Read more on MarketWatch

"The prosecution team and the police investigation team met with the complainant and her family this morning to explain the reasons for the decision."

Read more on BBC

Having already been threatened with prosecution, however, Ian said they knew the process of returning Liam to care would be "adversarial" and "laden with threats and misleading bullying tactics".

Read more on BBC

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement