prosecution
/ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/
Meanings
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noun
The act of accusing someone of a crime or wrongdoing and presenting evidence against them in a court of law.
- "The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant."
- "The prosecutor called several witnesses to testify during the trial."
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noun
The office or agency responsible for bringing criminal charges against individuals or entities.
- "The district attorney's office is responsible for prosecution in this county."
- "The prosecution team includes the prosecutor, investigators, and victim advocates."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with prosecutionrecitation , frustration , education , cooperation
Variants
List of all variants of prosecution that leads to same resultprosecution , prosecutions , the prosecution , testify for the defense , testify for the defense/prosecution , testify for the prosecution
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'prosequi,' meaning 'to follow after' or 'to pursue,' in the legal sense of 'to carry on a lawsuit' or 'to prosecute'.
Trivia
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The term 'prosecution' is not limited to criminal law; it can also be used in civil law to refer to the party bringing a lawsuit.
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In some jurisdictions, the term 'prosecutor' is also referred to as a 'district attorney' or 'county attorney'.
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The prosecution team may include investigators, victim advocates, and other support staff to help build the case against the defendant.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
plaintiff: The person or entity bringing a lawsuit against another party. The plaintiff is typically the one initiating the prosecution.
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defendant: The person or entity against whom a lawsuit is brought. The defendant is the one being prosecuted.
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trial: A formal hearing in a court of law to determine the facts of a case and the guilt or innocence of the defendant. The prosecution presents evidence and arguments to support their case during the trial.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature and art, the term 'prosecution' is often used metaphorically to refer to the pursuit or persecution of an idea, belief, or goal. For example, in George Orwell's '1984,' the protagonist Winston Smith is constantly being pursued by the Thought Police, or 'prosecution,' for his thoughts that go against the Party's doctrine.
How to Memorize "prosecution"
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visualize
- Visualize the prosecutor standing in front of a judge and jury, presenting evidence and making arguments against the defendant.
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associate
- Associate the word 'prosecution' with the idea of pursuing justice and bringing wrongdoers to account.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the acronym P.R.O.S.E.C.U.T.I.O.N., where each letter stands for a key concept related to the prosecution process: Presentation of evidence, Role of the prosecutor, Objective of the prosecution, Subpoenaing witnesses, Evidence gathering, Cross-examination, Understanding the law, and Taking the oath.
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