the prosecution

noun

: the side of a legal case which argues that a person who is accused of a crime is guilty : the lawyer or lawyers who prosecute someone in a court case

The prosecution called their first witness.

The defense told the jury that the prosecution had not proved its case.

—often used before another noun

prosecution attorneys/lawyers

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And while the prosecution did not have a lot of forensic evidence linking Tarr to the crime scene, Affrunti says his phone activity, his lies to investigators, and the evidence found on the Hellcat all prove his guilt. —

Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024 The two separated in the past, even divorcing in 2000 before remarrying that same year, but the prosecution suggested that this time was more final. —

Gemma Schneider, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024 The film argues that the prosecution against Stewart, led by then-U.S. Atty. —

Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 In the months since, Whitaker has criticized and reprimanded the prosecution over its disorganized handling of the case. —

Justin Curto, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the prosecution

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