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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Angela Craig had been taking it due to a sinus infection, the prosecution said.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
According to Billboard, defense attorney Carl Arnold argued that the prosecution does not have any evidence, and is relying on old statements that should not be allowed in court.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
Her friend on the bench gave him 3 1/2 years – more than the prosecution demanded.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
Despite the turnover, Justice Department officials in California told The Oregonian in April that the prosecution against Fat Brands and Wiederhorn would continue.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 July 2025
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
According to Billboard, defense attorney Carl Arnold argued that the prosecution does not have any evidence, and is relying on old statements that should not be allowed in court.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
Her friend on the bench gave him 3 1/2 years – more than the prosecution demanded.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
Despite the turnover, Justice Department officials in California told The Oregonian in April that the prosecution against Fat Brands and Wiederhorn would continue.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the prosecution
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“The prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20prosecution. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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