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Definitions for: Prosecution
[n] the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
[n] the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant
[n] the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
Webster (1913) Definition: Pros`e*cu"tion, n. [L. prosecutio a following.]
1. The act or process of prosecuting, or of endeavoring to
gain or accomplish something; pursuit by efforts of body
or mind; as, the prosecution of a scheme, plan, design, or
undertaking; the prosecution of war.
Keeping a sharp eye on her domestics . . . in
prosecution of their various duties. --Sir W.
Scott.
2. (Law)
(a) The institution and carrying on of a suit in a court
of law or equity, to obtain some right, or to redress
and punish some wrong; the carrying on of a judicial
proceeding in behalf of a complaining party, as
distinguished from defense.
(b) The institution, or commencement, and continuance of a
criminal suit; the process of exhibiting formal
charges against an offender before a legal tribunal,
and pursuing them to final judgment on behalf of the
state or government, as by indictment or information.
(c) The party by whom criminal proceedings are instituted.
--Blackstone. Burrill. Mozley & W.
Synonyms: pursuance
Antonyms: defence, defence, defense, defense, defense lawyers, defense team, demurrer, denial
See Also: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection, continuance, continuation, double jeopardy, due process, due process of law, trial
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