prosecution
Translation
prosecution, legal action
Examples
He faces prosecution for fraud.
He faces prosecution for fraud.
The prosecution called its first witness.
The prosecution called its first witness.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) the action of prosecuting sb. for a crime He faces prosecution for theft.
the prosecution the lawyers in a trial who try to prove that a person is guilty The prosecution called its first witness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: indictment, litigation, trial
Etymology
From Latin `pro-` (forward) + `sequi` (to follow). It means to follow a matter forward.
Memory Tips
Think of the legal team 'pro'ceeding with a 'secu'ence of actions to get a conviction.