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 noun

prosecution attorneys/lawyers

Examples of the prosecution in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tellman told the judge that Styles’ family was aware of the postponement and agreed with the prosecution. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Kollra has given Gallagher and Assistant State Attorney Taylor Collins, arguing for the prosecution, until July 27 to submit final arguments in writing. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026

Beasley, who played for the Milwaukee Bucks during the relevant period for the prosecution, is portrayed as central to the scheme. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026

Then-Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt criticized the prosecution and sought to intervene, arguing the case raised broader questions about Missourians' rights to defend themselves and their property. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026

Rhymes for the prosecution

• antipollution
• circumlocution
• coevolution
• deconvolution
• electrocution
• irresolution
• maldistribution
• reconstitution
• redistribution
• ablution
• aleutian
• confucian