PROSECUTION
\pɹˌɒsɪkjˈuːʃən], \pɹˌɒsɪkjˈuːʃən], \p_ɹ_ˌɒ_s_ɪ_k_j_ˈuː_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of PROSECUTION
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- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Princeton University
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The act or process of prosecuting, or of endeavoring to gain or accomplish something; pursuit by efforts of body or mind; as, the prosecution of a scheme, plan, design, or undertaking; the prosecution of war.
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The institution and carrying on of a suit in a court of law or equity, to obtain some right, or to redress and punish some wrong; the carrying on of a judicial proceeding in behalf of a complaining party, as distinguished from defense.
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The party by whom criminal proceedings are instituted.
By Oddity Software
By Daniel Lyons
By James Champlin Fernald
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The act of prosecuting; the institution and carrying on of a suit of law or of a criminal suit; the party prosecuting.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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