the prosecution
noun
: the side of a legal case which argues that a person who is accused of a crime is guilty : the lawyer or lawyers who prosecute someone in a court case
The prosecution called their first witness.
The defense told the jury that the prosecution had not proved its case.
—often used before another nounprosecution attorneys/lawyers
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Cohen's testimony is expected to be fiery and also crucial to the heart of the prosecution's case.
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Sara Ganim, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Trump has claimed the prosecution was pursued by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for political gain.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 14 May 2024
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Sara Ganim, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Trump has claimed the prosecution was pursued by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for political gain.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for the prosecution
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“The prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20prosecution. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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