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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   • 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. Fabiano Silveira:

   The more legitimate actors that participate in this process, the better. This offers more security for the prevention and prosecution of the offense.

2. Randy Zelin:

   Nowhere in the statute – nowhere in the crime of murder – is there a requirement that the prosecution produce a body, it is certainly possible to meet the elements of the crime without a body.

3. Lloyd Austin.Defense:

   We will work with Congress to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice, removing the prosecution of sexual assaults and related crimes from the military chain of command, the President spoke with Secretary Austin about these issues and fully supports The President approach.

4. Barry Pollack:

   These unprecedented charges demonstrate the gravity of the threat the criminal prosecution of Julian Assange poses to all journalists in their endeavor to inform the public about actions that have been taken by the Barry Pollack government.

5. Neil Eggleston:

   How will this impact the future of the presidency ? That's the question they always ask, how would a prosecution of President Donald Trump impact the future presidency ? I think those are the issues they'll be thinking about. I think they will conclude they have no impact on the future presidency.