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Antonyms for prosecution
ˌprɒs ɪˈkyu ʃənpros·e·cu·tion

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  1. prosecution, criminal prosecutionnoun

    the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

    Antonyms:
    defense, defense lawyers, denial, defence, demurrer, defense team

    Synonyms:
    criminal prosecution, pursuance

  2. prosecutionnoun

    the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant

    Antonyms:
    denial, defense team, defense, defense lawyers, defence, demurrer

    Synonyms:
    criminal prosecution, pursuance

  3. pursuance, prosecutionnoun

    the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

    Antonyms:
    denial, defense, defense lawyers, defense team, defence, demurrer

    Synonyms:
    quest, criminal prosecution, pursuance, pursuit

How to use prosecution in a sentence?

  1. The High Court:

    On basis of evidences produced by the prosecution, the appellant cannot be convicted, no matter how differently the common man thinks.

  2. Raquel Dodge:

    The legal system clearly establishes an insurmountable separation of functions in a criminal prosecution: One body accuses, the other defends and the other judges. It is not possible for the judging body to be the same as the investigating and accusatory.

  3. Jason Barowitz:

    Mr. Abrams is a member of the cottage industry that seeks to personally profit off of Robert’s victims, even if it involves disrupting the prosecution of the murder of Susan Berman, the truth is that the Durst family is appalled by Robert’s actions and has cooperated with authorities to help ensure justice is served.

  4. South Korea transport ministry:

    As it has been confirmed that (Heather) Cho raised her voice and used abusive language as testified by some flight crew members and passengers, we will report her to the prosecution for potential violation of aviation safety law.

  5. Robert Driscoll:

    The committee's action is welcome, frankly, the Senate testimony addresses many of the issues the government has raised in their prosecution.

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