prosecution

• Substantivo que designa a instauração e condução de um processo judicial contra um acusado por crime, os advogados que representam o Estado para apresentar a acusação contra o réu, ou a continuação de um processo iniciado com o objetivo de concluí-lo.

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.

   Ação penal

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

   Sinônimoscaselegal actionlitigationsuittrial

   Antônimosacquittaldefense

2. Prosecuting lawyersB2formallegal

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

   Acusação

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrownpeoplestate

3. Continuation of an activityC1formal

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

   Continuação

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontinuationpursuancepursuit

   Antônimosabandonmentcessationdiscontinuationstoppagetermination