Prosecutions
/prɒsɪˈkjuːʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of prosecution—legal proceedings initiated by a state to charge and try a person accused of a crime.
The prosecutions of several high-profile cases brought public attention to the issue.
Forms
- prosecution
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Commentary
As a plural form, 'prosecutions' refers collectively to multiple instances of the legal process defined under the base term 'prosecution.'
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