prosecution · noun /ˌprɑs.ɪˈkjuː.ʃən/
the prosecution
C2 group the lawyers who are prosecuting someone in a court of law
Dictionary example:
The prosecution will begin presenting evidence today.
Learner example:
As [the] counsel for the prosecution insisted on [a] severe punishment, John was sent to serve his sentence in one of the worst jails in the country. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)
prosecution
C2 C or U when someone is prosecuted
Dictionary example:
The incident resulted in a number of prosecutions.
Learner example:
Most experts in the field agree that traveling may help to overcome nationalistic tendencies, which are present in many countries, far better than such short-term measures as prosecution by law. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)
