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
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The text messages about drug use were an unrelated distraction tactic used by the prosecution to assasinate Alam’s character, said Alam’s sister Najwa Alam Armstrong at the post trial press conference.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
According to a timeline from the Judicial Branch, Dahle’s case was transferred to a new judge, Dane Watkins, who oversaw mediation between the prosecution and defense in May.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Supporters of the prosecution argue that the far-right leader endangered the country's democratic institutions, while his loyal base has staged street demonstrations, claiming the charges are politically motivated.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
During the hearing, Judge Simmons said the prosecution failed to establish that the electors intended to defraud anyone.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
According to a timeline from the Judicial Branch, Dahle’s case was transferred to a new judge, Dane Watkins, who oversaw mediation between the prosecution and defense in May.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Supporters of the prosecution argue that the far-right leader endangered the country's democratic institutions, while his loyal base has staged street demonstrations, claiming the charges are politically motivated.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
During the hearing, Judge Simmons said the prosecution failed to establish that the electors intended to defraud anyone.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
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“The prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20prosecution. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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