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
Examples of the prosecution in a Sentence
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Cohen's testimony is expected to be fiery and also crucial to the heart of the prosecution's case.
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Sara Ganim, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Trump has claimed the prosecution was pursued by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for political gain.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 14 May 2024
But California court rules provide both the defense and the prosecution with what amounts to one free veto of a judge during the pendency of a case.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2024
His narrative links all the elements of the prosecution’s case together.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2024
The video is about three minutes long and was initially played in a quiet courtroom, with no comment or questions from the prosecution or defense.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 6 May 2024
Hicks was called by the prosecution to testify on the 11th day of Trump's New York hush money trial.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
While the defense is trying to paint a picture of a simple business relationship between Trump and Daniels, the prosecution is focussed on presenting jurors with the image of a sprawling election-interference scheme.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024
The hearing will focus on the prosecution's complaints that Trump has continued to violate a gag order the judge in the case imposed on Trump to not discuss people involved in the matter.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
Sara Ganim, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Trump has claimed the prosecution was pursued by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for political gain.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 14 May 2024
But California court rules provide both the defense and the prosecution with what amounts to one free veto of a judge during the pendency of a case.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2024
His narrative links all the elements of the prosecution’s case together.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2024
The video is about three minutes long and was initially played in a quiet courtroom, with no comment or questions from the prosecution or defense.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 6 May 2024
Hicks was called by the prosecution to testify on the 11th day of Trump's New York hush money trial.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
While the defense is trying to paint a picture of a simple business relationship between Trump and Daniels, the prosecution is focussed on presenting jurors with the image of a sprawling election-interference scheme.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024
The hearing will focus on the prosecution's complaints that Trump has continued to violate a gag order the judge in the case imposed on Trump to not discuss people involved in the matter.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
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“The prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20prosecution. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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