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 nounprosecution attorneys/lawyers
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But maybe the prosecution's most important witness was medical examiner Dr. Russell Vega.
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Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024
An earlier version of the article incorrectly stated that a judge ruled against the prosecution's motion to reopen.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2024
In Young Thug’s ongoing gang conspiracy trial, Rich Homie Quan has been included in the prosecution’s legal narrative due to a shooting that took place at a barbershop owned by Quan’s father.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024
His detention hearing on Thursday, Sept. 5, was rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 13, as the prosecution and defense sought more time to file exhibits and legal briefs, per NJ.com.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
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Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024
An earlier version of the article incorrectly stated that a judge ruled against the prosecution's motion to reopen.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2024
In Young Thug’s ongoing gang conspiracy trial, Rich Homie Quan has been included in the prosecution’s legal narrative due to a shooting that took place at a barbershop owned by Quan’s father.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024
His detention hearing on Thursday, Sept. 5, was rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 13, as the prosecution and defense sought more time to file exhibits and legal briefs, per NJ.com.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
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“The prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20prosecution. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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