prosecution

When criminal charges are brought against an individual, group, or business.



Word Structure

prah-suh-KYOO-shuhn

Sentence Examples

The prosecution are government attorneys.

The prosecution makes the case.

The prosecution shows evidence.

Semantic Relatives

Court

Crime

Defendant

Evidence

Government

Trial



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 8 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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