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prosecutions
1
the process of bringing someone to court in an attempt to prove their guilt
- The lengthy prosecution involved several months of court hearings.
- The prosecution was complicated by a lack of clear evidence.
- Following the arrest, the prosecution moved forward with charges.
- The successful prosecution led to a conviction and sentencing.
- He faced a rigorous prosecution, which included multiple trials.
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2
the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
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3
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
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