prosecution

simple noun30 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9
criminal prosecution8.0

A legal action brought by the state against someone accused of a crime.

possible prosecution7.2

Indicates that a prosecution might happen.

successful prosecution7.0

A prosecution that results in a guilty verdict.

federal prosecution6.5

A prosecution for a crime against US federal law.

private prosecution5.0

A prosecution started by a private individual or company, not by the state.

prosecution witness8.1

A person who gives evidence in court for the prosecution.

prosecution case7.9

The set of facts and evidence presented by the prosecution.

prosecution evidence7.7

The information presented by the prosecution to prove their case.

prosecution team7.3

The group of lawyers and staff working for the prosecution.

prosecution lawyer6.8
prosecution counsel6.5
prosecution costs5.8

The legal fees that a defendant may be ordered to pay.

prosecution against7.3

Specifies the person or group being prosecuted.

prosecution for7.1

Specifies the crime or reason for the prosecution.

the prosecution call sb7.5

Used when the prosecution asks a witness to give evidence.

the prosecution allege sth7.2
the prosecution claim sth7.1
the prosecution prove sth7.0

Used when the prosecution successfully shows something to be true in court.

the prosecution present sth6.9
immunity from prosecution6.8

Legal protection from being prosecuted.

for the prosecution7.4

Indicates being part of or supporting the prosecution's side.

face prosecution7.8
bring a prosecution7.5
avoid prosecution7.0
lead to prosecution6.9
initiate a prosecution6.8
result in prosecution6.7
risk prosecution6.5
escape prosecution6.2
be liable to prosecution6.0