Prosecution synonyms

prŏs'ĭ-kyo͝o'shən

That which discharges, as a legal order for release, a certificate of dismissal from military service, etc.

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The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business.

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accuser (related)

One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

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lawyer (related)

The definition of a lawyer is someone who gives legal advice and represents people in legal matters.

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The act of striving to gain or accomplish something:

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do (related)

(Chiefly Brit., Informal) A party or social event

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A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.

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In criminal cases, the prosecution is occasionally referred to as the government.

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achievement (related)

A thing achieved, esp. by skill, work, courage, etc.; feat

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performance (related)

The way in which someone or something functions:

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An act of effectuating.

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(Law) The formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect.

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enforcement (related)

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A carrying out or putting into effect; prosecution.

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prosecuting agent

The prosecuting party in a criminal action

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prosecuting attorney

A public officer empowered to pursue cases against criminal defendants.

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state's attorney

A lawyer appointed or elected to prepare cases for a U.S. state and represent it in court

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district attorney

A public officer who prosecutes cases, especially criminal cases, on behalf of a state, usually within a defined locale or district.

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Hair at the back of a person's head, styled resembling the rear of a duck. (See drawing at ducktail.)

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defense (antonym)

Government policy or structure related to the military.

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the-prosecution (related)

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prosecutor (related)

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criminal (related)

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the-courts (related)

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legal proceedings (related)

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cps (related)

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litigation (related)

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prosecute (related)

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defendant (related)

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offence (related)

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manslaughter (related)

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criminal prosecution

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

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Find another word for prosecution. In this page you can discover 32 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for prosecution, like: discharge, undertaking, accuser, lawyer, pursuit, do, state, government, achievement, performance and effectuation.