Deferred Prosecution
/dɪˈfɜːrd prəˌsɪˈkjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant to delay prosecution while the defendant meets certain conditions, potentially resulting in dismissal of charges.
The company entered a deferred prosecution agreement to avoid immediate court proceedings.
Forms
- deferred prosecution
- deferred prosecutions
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Commentary
Deferred prosecution is often used to encourage remediation and cooperation without immediate penalty, emphasizing compliance over punishment.
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