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prosecution noun

  /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/
  • (legal) The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
 Strafverfolgung, Verfolgung, strafrechtliche Verfolgung
  • (legal) In many countries, a legal body and institution, usually part of the state apparatus, empowered to perform prosecution. Prosecutor's Office. See Prosecutor.
 Strafverfolgungsbehörde, verfolgende Behörde

prosecute verb

  /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/
  • (transitive, legal) To charge, try.
 anklagen, bestrafen, vor Gericht stellen
  • (transitive, legal) To start criminal proceedings against.
 belangen, gerichtlich
  • (transitive) To pursue something to the end.
 betreiben, verfolgen
liable to prosecution
strafbar
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