PROSECUTION Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

prosecution

noun

ˌprä-si-ˈkyü-shən

Definition of prosecution

as in execution

the doing of an action oversaw the prosecution of the president's foreign policy

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Recent Examples of prosecution Days later, federal authorities charged him with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and obtained a federal arrest warrant. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Paul, a Republican, has repeatedly called for Fauci’s prosecution. — Art Jipson, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Crawley was charged with second-degree hindering prosecution, offering a false instrument for filing and perjury. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Biden's pardon shielded Fauci from federal prosecution over actions and testimony connected to his government service during the pandemic. — Nik Popli, Time, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosecution

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution

Noun

This strategy transforms passive allyship education into active operational execution with accountability layered in.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
More than two years after a California mother's desperate 911 call ended with her 4-year-old son witnessing her killing, the father prosecutors said carried out the execution will spend decades behind bars.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of execution

Noun

Its implementation would require a separate decision by Iran’s senior leadership.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Wilken ruled class counsel first must raise this issue with Cousins, who, as special master, oversees implementation of the settlement and handles questions and disputes.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

Retailers and brands should also focus capital on operational fundamentals such as quick checkout lines, clear return policies, accurate order fulfillment and knowledgeable floor staff.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Adding too many complicated options can create fulfillment costs and operational demands that reduce the amount available for the project itself.

— Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026