prosecution synonyms

prosecution

n.

  1. The act of furthering a project

    pursuit, pursuance, undertaking; see achievement 2, performance 1.

  2. The prosecuting party in a criminal action

    state, government, prosecuting agent, prosecuting attorney, state's attorney, district attorney, DA*; see also accuser, lawyer.

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