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 But evidence revealed during those investigations could later be used in civil rights investigations or prosecutions against ICE agents. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 19 July 2026 If the allegations prove true, Clearwater businessman Leo Govoni should face prosecution for stealing millions from individuals with severe disabilities. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026 Anderson then filed a pro se lawsuit against Westchester County alleging malicious prosecution. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Israeli soldiers and police seldom intervene, and prosecutions are exceptionally rare. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosecution

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution

Noun

The hearings often result in displays of key evidence, including crime scene photos and items recovered after the execution of search warrants.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Adobe was cut to sell from hold, citing execution risk from leadership and business model transitions.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of execution

Noun

For now, Kallianpur said investors appear to be treating the two-year implementation period as breathing room rather than an immediate disruption.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Trump, in his meeting with Aoun, did not speak much about the pilot zone going into its implementation phase, but pledged to support Lebanon without going into details.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

That funding directly offsets exit expenses and onboarding hurdles, giving companies a smoother path toward a modern fulfillment setup.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
That is obviously an ambitious goal with no prospect of fulfillment anytime soon.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026