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

Now deeply ingrained in German politics, that concept has become a tool in the prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters accused of antisemitism. —Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026

As the trial continues this week, here are five key revelations from the prosecution’s witnesses. —Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026

In an unusual move, the prosecution forced defense attorney Doug Weinstein to open his case first. —Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026

Senate Bill 26-115 excludes a number of convictions from automatically qualifying for the process — including first-degree murder — but allows for district attorneys to bring a petition for any prisoner at the prosecution’s discretion. —Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for the prosecution

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