What does prosecution mean?

The legal process of charging and trying someone for a crime. The lawyers trying to prove an accused person committed a crime.

How is prosecution pronounced?

UK /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/, US /ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃən/.

/ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/ · /ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃən/

CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5722 in the learning path

刑事起诉；检控

n. The legal process of charging and trying someone for a crime.

刑事起诉；检控

n. The lawyers trying to prove an accused person committed a crime.

控方

The shop owner faced prosecution for selling stolen bicycles.

那位店主因出售偷来的自行车而面临刑事起诉。

Effective prosecution of environmental offences requires reliable evidence and sufficient resources for specialist legal teams.

有效起诉环境违法行为需要可靠的证据，也需要为专业法律团队提供充足资源。

the prosecution指刑事案件控方，不是民事原告。

What does prosecution mean?: The legal process of charging and trying someone for a crime. The lawyers trying to prove an accused person committed a crime.
How is prosecution pronounced?: UK /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/, US /ˌprɑːsɪˈkjuːʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.