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prosecution

🇬🇧 UK/.prɒsi'kju:ʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The conducting of legal proceedings against someone; the lawyers representing the state in a criminal trial

起诉,检控;原告方,公诉方

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
probefore
+
secutfollow, pursue
+
ionact, process, state
=prosecution

Common Collocations

  • 1.face prosecution面临起诉
  • 2.prosecution witness公诉方证人
  • 3.criminal prosecution刑事诉讼
  • 4.bring a prosecution提起公诉

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The prosecution presented compelling evidence that convinced the jury of his guilt.

  • 2.

    She faced prosecution for her role in the financial scandal.

  • 3.

    The prosecution's key witness unexpectedly changed her testimony during the trial.

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