Prosecution Definition & Meaning
prosecution
- noun
- the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
- the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
- the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
"Prosecution" in song lyrics
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"The prosecution"
Lauryn Hill — The Mystery of Inequity -
"Until the jury comin and move for the prosecution"
Immortal Technique f/ Chino XL, Crooked.I — Lick Shots -
"Payin' some punk to avoid prosecution"
Sir Mix-A-Lot — The (Peek-A-Boo) Game
Words that rhyme with prosecution
Usage tips for "prosecution"
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