Complete Definition of "prosecution"

English
Etymology
L. prosequor, to follow or persue
Noun
en-noun

#The act of prosecuting a scheme or endevour. e.g. The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill.
#law The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
#law The prosecuting party. e.g. For the prosecution, Mr Standfast and for the Defence Mr Backpedal

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