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The definition of a prosecution is a criminal court proceeding against someone.

(noun)

An example of prosecution is a person getting arrested and going to court for armed robbery.

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See prosecution in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a prosecuting, or following up
1. the conducting of criminal proceedings in court against a person
2. the conducting of any lawsuit
the State as the party that institutes and carries on criminal proceedings in court

Origin: ML prosecutio < LL, a following < L prosecutus: see prosecute

See prosecution in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of prosecuting.
The institution and conduct of a legal proceeding.
See prosecuting attorney.

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