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prosecution
the party conducting a criminal case against the accused
In more detail
1. (noun) the act of taking legal action against someone in court, or the lawyers and officials who do this
2. (noun) the side in a legal case that brings charges against the defendant
Examples
- 1. The prosecution of the criminals took several months.
- 2. The prosecution presented evidence that the defendant was guilty.
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