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Grade 7
(pros-e-cu-tion) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the act of conducting legal proceedings against someone.

Example Sentence

The prosecution rested its case.

More Example Sentences

The prosecution aims to prove the suspect's guilt.

Synonyms

litigation; trial; legal action

Antonyms

defendant

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prosecution
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Rhymes

  • lucian
  • shooshan

  • aleutian
  • confucian
  • dilution
  • pollution
  • solution

  • absolution
  • andalusian
  • attribution
  • constitution
  • contribution
  • devolution
  • diminution
  • dissolution
  • distribution
  • elocution
  • evolution
  • execution
  • institution
  • lilliputian
  • persecution
  • prosecution
  • prostitution
  • resolution
  • restitution
  • retribution
  • revolution
  • substitution

  • electrocution
  • redistribution

  • counterrevolution
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