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 noun

prosecution attorneys/lawyers

Examples of the prosecution in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two witnesses, one each for the prosecution and the defense, testified that the men's Durango turned early improperly, or cut the corner too soon. —Christina Hall, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025

The Cincinnati police union is firing back as local leaders are calling for the prosecution of several White individuals involved in the viral downtown assault that led to six people being injured in late-July. —Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025

The trial, which was agreed upon by the prosecution and defense, included police reports, a transcript of the 911 call made by Wondra after the killing, a transcript of his interview with police and subsequent mental health evaluation reports. —Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025

Both the prosecution and Melly’s defense asked for the delay. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for the prosecution

• antipollution
• circumlocution
• coevolution
• deconvolution
• electrocution
• irresolution
• maldistribution
• reconstitution
• redistribution
• ablution
• aleutian
• confucian