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noun 
  1. The act of prosecuting a scheme or endevour. e.g. The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill.
    1. The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
    2. The prosecuting party. e.g. For the , Mr Standfast and for the Defence Mr Backpedal
Etymology: prosequor, to follow or persue


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