Prosecution Meaning in English

word

US

/ˌpɹɑsəkˈjuʃən/

prahs-uh-KYOO-shuhn

UK

/pɹˌɒsɪkjˈuːʃən/

pros-i-KYOO-shuhn

Definition

Prosecution is the process of trying to prove in court that someone committed a crime. It can also mean the side in a criminal case that brings the charge against the accused.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in legal contexts and is more formal than everyday words like 'case' or 'charge'. Common patterns: 'the prosecution argued...', 'the prosecution presented evidence', 'under prosecution'. Do not confuse it with 'persecution', which means unfair or cruel treatment.

• Spanish: acusación - procesamiento penal - fiscalía (parte acusadora)
• Portuguese (BR): acusação - processo penal - promotoria (parte acusadora)
• Portuguese (PT): acusação - processo-crime - Ministério Público (parte acusadora)
• Chinese (Simplified): 起诉 - 检方 - 刑事诉讼
• Chinese (Traditional): 起訴 - 檢方 - 刑事訴訟
• Hindi: अभियोजन - मुकदमा चलाना - अभियोजन पक्ष
• Arabic: ادعاء - ملاحقة قضائية - النيابة العامة
• Bengali: অভিযোগপত্র দায়ের - পারস্পরিক (অপরাধমূলক)
• Russian: обвинение - сторона обвинения
• Japanese: 起訴 - 検察側
• Vietnamese: khởi tố - bên công tố
• Korean: 기소 - 검찰
• Turkish: kovuşturma - savcılık (mahkeme)
• Urdu: استغاثہ
• Indonesian: penuntutan - jaksa penuntut

Example Sentences

The prosecution said the man stole the car.

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The prosecution showed photos to the jury.

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Her lawyer spoke after the prosecution finished.

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The prosecution is pushing hard for a conviction.

natural

Honestly, the prosecution doesn't seem to have a strong case.

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The defense tried to show that the prosecution was relying on weak evidence.

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