Synonyms 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

   Synonyms:
   criminal prosecution, pursuance

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

2. prosecutionnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   criminal prosecution, pursuance

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

3. pursuance, prosecutionnoun

   the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

   Synonyms:
   quest, criminal prosecution, pursuance, pursuit

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

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1. • Collection
   • Continuance

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1. prosecutionnoun

   Synonyms:
   pursuit

2. prosecutionnoun

   Synonyms:
   arraignment, bringing to trial

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1. List of paraphrases for "prosecution":

   prosecutions, prosecute, persecution, indictment, accusation, prosecutor, trial, processing, proceedings, charge, pursuit, prosecutorial, continuation, prosecuting, indictments, allegation, procuracy, procuratorate, prosecutors, attorney, debit, lawsuit, litigation, fiscalía, procuratorial, claim, procurator

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1. Mike Schmidt:

   I have confidence that the( police department) will continue their mission to maintain public safety, in the meantime, my office will continue to focus on the fair and just prosecution of criminal matters. The Portland Police Association can not expect the community to trust law enforcement if The Portland Police Association hold The Portland Police Association to a lower standard.

2. Anthony Costello:

   [The district] will not be providing any further public comment at this time due to the prosecution of the active criminal case.

3. Andrea Constand:

   Today’s majority decision regarding Bill Cosby is not only disappointing but of concern in that it may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault in the criminal justice system from reporting or participating in the prosecution of the assailant or may force a victim to choose between filing either a criminal or civil action.

4. Flavio Bolsonaro:

   I'm not hiding behind the right to immunity from prosecution, i have nothing to hide from anybody.

5. Tulsi Gabbard:

   If President Assad is indeed guilty of this horrible chemical attack on innocent civilians, I will be the first to call for his prosecution and execution by the International Criminal Court.