prosecution
noun/ˌprɑsɪˈkjuʃən/
Frequency rank: #3,919 most common English word
Meaning
The act of trying to prove someone guilty of a crime in court.
Example sentence
The lawyer argued that the evidence was insufficient for a successful prosecution in the case.
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