Dictionary entryCEFR B2noun

prosecution

IPA pronunciation: /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃn/

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Russian meaning

судебное преследование, обвинение

English definition

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone.

Example

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.

Collocations

criminal prosecution
prosecution witness
face prosecution

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