Criminal Prosecution
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl prəˈsɪkjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which a government initiates and carries out legal proceedings against a person accused of a crime.
The criminal prosecution resulted in a conviction of the defendant.
Forms
- criminal prosecutions
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Commentary
Often used to distinguish from civil prosecution; refers specifically to state-initiated proceedings for offenses against criminal statutes.
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