prosecution
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Late Latin prōsecutio, from Latin prōsequor (“follow, pursue”), from pro- (“onward”) + sequor (“follow”) (English sequel). Compare persecution, and see more at prosecute.
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/
[edit] Noun
prosecution (plural prosecutions)
- The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.
- The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill.
- (law) The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
- (law) The prosecuting party.
