1. the act of conducting legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime
Usage: legal
2. the lawyers who represent the government in a criminal case
Usage: legal
3. the act of carrying out or pursuing something with determination
Usage: formal

Examples

• The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
• She works for the prosecution in the district attorney’s office.
• The case went to trial after the prosecution filed charges.
• The defense attorney challenged the prosecution’s main witness.
• The prosecution of the war required enormous resources.
• He was immune from prosecution under the new law.
• The prosecution rested its case after three days of testimony.