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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prosecution

/ˌprəˈsjuːtʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does prosecution mean?

noun

The act of prosecuting someone in a court of law, or the process of accusing someone of a crime. The act of pursuing a lawsuit or complaint.

Example

"The prosecution presented a strong case against the defendant, but the defense argued that the evidence was circumstantial."

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