prosecution

• Das Wort bezeichnet die Erhebung und Führung eines Strafverfahrens gegen einen Angeklagten wegen einer Straftat, die Vertretung des Staates durch Anwälte, die die Anklage gegen den Angeklagten erheben, oder die Fortführung eines begonnenen Verfahrens zu dessen Abschluss.

A noun referring to the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior, the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant, or the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion.

1. Legal proceedingsB2formallegal

   The process of starting and carrying out a legal case against someone accused of a crime.

   Strafverfolgung

   • The prosecution of the case lasted over a year.
   • He faces prosecution for fraud.
   • The evidence led to the prosecution of the suspect.

   Synonymecaselegal actionlitigationsuittrial

   Antonymeacquittaldefense

2. Prosecuting lawyersB2formallegal

   The group of lawyers representing the state or government in a criminal trial.

   Anklage

   • The prosecution called its first witness to the stand.
   • The prosecution argued that the defendant was guilty.
   • The defense cross-examined the prosecution's key witness.

   Synonymecrownpeoplestate

3. Continuation of an activityC1formal

   The act of continuing with something that has been started, with the aim of finishing it.

   Fortsetzung

   • The prosecution of the research project was delayed due to funding issues.
   • He is dedicated to the prosecution of his duties.
   • The prosecution of the plan required careful coordination.

   Synonymecontinuationpursuancepursuit

   Antonymeabandonmentcessationdiscontinuationstoppagetermination