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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Family Photo/Courtesy of Attorney Sean Walton via AP Christopher Corne was driving nearby that day and testified for the prosecution at both trials.
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CBS News, 8 May 2026
Three witnesses were called during the April hearing – two for the defense and one for the prosecution.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Under the plea deal, the prosecution agreed not to pursue charges against Trepanier in the two unsolved cases.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Even though Kapelovitz claimed that Walgren is biased in favor of the prosecution, his absolute zeal for restoring criminals, no matter how awful their crimes, indicates that he himself may be biased in favor of defendants, which again calls into question his ability to rule impartially.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 7 May 2026
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CBS News, 8 May 2026
Three witnesses were called during the April hearing – two for the defense and one for the prosecution.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Under the plea deal, the prosecution agreed not to pursue charges against Trepanier in the two unsolved cases.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Even though Kapelovitz claimed that Walgren is biased in favor of the prosecution, his absolute zeal for restoring criminals, no matter how awful their crimes, indicates that he himself may be biased in favor of defendants, which again calls into question his ability to rule impartially.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 7 May 2026
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“The prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20prosecution. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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