Synonyms for prosecution
ˌprɒs ɪˈkyu ʃənpros·e·cu·tion

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1. prosecution, criminal prosecutionnoun

   the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

   Synonyms:
   criminal prosecution, pursuance

   Antonyms:
   defense, defense lawyers, denial, defence, demurrer, defense team

2. prosecutionnoun

   the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant

   Synonyms:
   criminal prosecution, pursuance

   Antonyms:
   denial, defense team, defense, defense lawyers, defence, demurrer

3. pursuance, prosecutionnoun

   the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

   Synonyms:
   quest, criminal prosecution, pursuance, pursuit

   Antonyms:
   denial, defense, defense lawyers, defense team, defence, demurrer

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1. • Collection
   • Continuance

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1. prosecutionnoun

   Synonyms:
   pursuit

2. prosecutionnoun

   Synonyms:
   arraignment, bringing to trial

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1. List of paraphrases for "prosecution":

   prosecutions, prosecute, persecution, indictment, accusation, prosecutor, trial, processing, proceedings, charge, pursuit, prosecutorial, continuation, prosecuting, indictments, allegation, procuracy, procuratorate, prosecutors, attorney, debit, lawsuit, litigation, fiscalía, procuratorial, claim, procurator

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1. Brett Kavanaugh:

   A good judge must be an umpire – a neutral and impartial arbiter who favors no litigant or policy, i don’t decide cases based on personal or policy preferences. I am not a pro-plaintiff or pro-defendant judge. I am not a pro-prosecution or pro-defense judge. I am a pro-law judge.

2. Barry Levine:

   The conclusion, I think, was inevitable. The prosecution would have been barred as a matter of fact, as a matter of law.

3. Carolyn Pawlenty:

   It has been difficult for me to read and hear what the media, public and prosecution team believe Derek to be an aggressive, heartless and uncaring person, i can tell you that is far from the truth. My son’s identity has also been reduced to that of a racist. I want this court to know that none of these things are true, and that my son is a good man.

4. Merrick Garland:

   I don't care who pressures me in any direction, justice Department, if I am confirmed, will be under my protection for the purpose of preventing any kind of partisan or other improper motive in making any kind of investigation or prosecution. Justice Department's Justice Department. Justice Department's the only reason I'm willing to do this job.

5. Tony Serra:

   That kind of error causes reversals all the time. Then the prosecution has the prerogative of going again, the state case is a heavier case because its a homicide and a gun. ... Its going to be a big potential decision on what theyre going to do.