criminal prosecution

Meaning of word criminal prosecution from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : The institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior.

Synonyms : prosecution

A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him.

He gave evidence for the defense.
defence, defense, demurrer, denial

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

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