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Meanings of prosecution in English

Russian
уголовное преследование
Portuguese
processo
Catalan
causa
Spanish
proceso

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

уголовное преследование

The continuance of something begun with a view to its completion.

Usage of prosecution in English
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Mr Bush said the other responsibility was the prosecution of the case.
Radio NZ
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In 53 per cent of files a 'no prosecution' decision was taken.
The Irish Times
3
The statement said the order grants a form of immunity from prosecution.
The Guardian
4
The post-mortem report will form a key part of the prosecution's case.
The South African
5
He survived the Second World War, and continued his work without prosecution.
The marks of cain
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Government plans and efforts to implement anti-money laundering legislation, enforcement, and prosecution.
The Guardian
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The prosecution and defence cases concluded at the Central Criminal Court yesterday.
The Irish Times
8
AfriForum picked up the case last year, and pursued a private prosecution.
The South African
9
Impeachment is an entirely political process, as opposed to a criminal prosecution.
The Guardian
10
The commission has no power to punish those responsible or recommend prosecution.
Reuters
11
Any information they obtain would be off-limits for any future criminal prosecution.
War by other means: an insider's account of the war on terror
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The state wants to officially begin the prosecution trial on 12 November.
The South African
13
One individual complaint alone cannot result in a prosecution under the legislation.
The Guardian
14
However, legal experts say the death will not affect the prosecution's case.
Reuters
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The prosecution said a pre-trial conference had been called for 12 September.
Radio NZ
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The new amendment further highlights the complexities of investigation and prosecution involved.
The Guardian
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Common
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
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