Prosecution - Definition
prosecution
n 1: the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a
defendant for criminal behavior [syn: prosecution,
criminal prosecution] [ant: defence, defense,
demurrer, denial]
2: the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the
defendant [ant: defence, defense, defense lawyers,
defense team]
3: the continuance of something begun with a view to its
completion [syn: pursuance, prosecution]