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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Last week, the prosecution showed the jurors chilling video and audio evidence that included Athena’s last moments after Horner lured her inside the FedEx van.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Fallbrook resident Linda Marshall was recognized Friday for prevailing in the prosecution of a contractor she had been scammed by.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In the court, as discovery was being discussed, Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman said the prosecution possesses roughly 40 terabytes of evidence, which the defense has requested access to.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
In the weeks leading up to trial, Taylor informed a group of defense experts helping on the case, including Turvey, that Kohberger planned to take a plea deal with the prosecution, Turvey said.
—Kevin Fixler
april 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Fallbrook resident Linda Marshall was recognized Friday for prevailing in the prosecution of a contractor she had been scammed by.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In the court, as discovery was being discussed, Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman said the prosecution possesses roughly 40 terabytes of evidence, which the defense has requested access to.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
In the weeks leading up to trial, Taylor informed a group of defense experts helping on the case, including Turvey, that Kohberger planned to take a plea deal with the prosecution, Turvey said.
—Kevin Fixler
april 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
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“The prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20prosecution. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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