prosecution
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[edit] Etymology
Latin prosequor, to follow or persue
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/
[edit] Noun
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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.