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prosecution

noun

The continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

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Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən

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noun

  1. The continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

noun

  1. The institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

noun

  1. The lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant

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