prosecution

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

Latin prosequor, to follow or persue

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/

[edit] Noun

prosecution (plural prosecutions)

1. The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.

   The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill.

2. (law) The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
3. (law) The prosecuting party.