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prosecution
noun
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 11
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- ROSECUTIO
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
noun
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
noun
the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
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