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
Examples of the prosecution in a Sentence
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Hicks was called by the prosecution to testify on the 11th day of Trump's New York hush money trial.
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David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
While the defense is trying to paint a picture of a simple business relationship between Trump and Daniels, the prosecution is focussed on presenting jurors with the image of a sprawling election-interference scheme.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024
The hearing will focus on the prosecution's complaints that Trump has continued to violate a gag order the judge in the case imposed on Trump to not discuss people involved in the matter.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
He was then sentenced to double life imprisonment plus 40 years without the possibility of parole, a veritable death sentence usually reserved for cartel leaders and serial killers and more severe than what was requested by the prosecution.
—Alex Winter, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
Last spring, the defendant asked the judge for more time to consider a 25-year sentence originally offered by the prosecution.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2024
Trial continued this week after the prosecution rested its case.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
In any case, Mr. Blanche added, the prosecution’s entire theory of the case is wrong.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2024
According to both the prosecution and defense, Woodward moved to Texas after being convinced to join Atomwaffen by another member.
—Sean Emery, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
While the defense is trying to paint a picture of a simple business relationship between Trump and Daniels, the prosecution is focussed on presenting jurors with the image of a sprawling election-interference scheme.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 3 May 2024
The hearing will focus on the prosecution's complaints that Trump has continued to violate a gag order the judge in the case imposed on Trump to not discuss people involved in the matter.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
He was then sentenced to double life imprisonment plus 40 years without the possibility of parole, a veritable death sentence usually reserved for cartel leaders and serial killers and more severe than what was requested by the prosecution.
—Alex Winter, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
Last spring, the defendant asked the judge for more time to consider a 25-year sentence originally offered by the prosecution.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2024
Trial continued this week after the prosecution rested its case.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
In any case, Mr. Blanche added, the prosecution’s entire theory of the case is wrong.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2024
According to both the prosecution and defense, Woodward moved to Texas after being convinced to join Atomwaffen by another member.
—Sean Emery, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
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“The prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20prosecution. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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