as in execution
the doing of an action
oversaw the prosecution of the president's foreign policy
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Recent Examples of prosecution
Much of the uncertainty stems from a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year that substantially reined in prosecutions under a federal bribery law known as 666, its number in the federal code.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
The government’s argument is that Dugan obstructed federal officers trying to make a legal arrest and her role as a judge does not make her immune from such prosecution.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
This year, Boeing reached a deal with the U.S. Department of Justice to avoid criminal prosecutions in both crashes.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
The investigation resulted in historic felony cruelty prosecution related to animals used for food.
—Will Potter
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
The government’s argument is that Dugan obstructed federal officers trying to make a legal arrest and her role as a judge does not make her immune from such prosecution.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
This year, Boeing reached a deal with the U.S. Department of Justice to avoid criminal prosecutions in both crashes.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
The investigation resulted in historic felony cruelty prosecution related to animals used for food.
—Will Potter
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution
Noun
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Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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From hospitality to food execution, every Lindsey Food Group location operates at a high standard.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Worried about implementation cost, Hutchinson, Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles and Chief of Police Andrew Mills put their heads together to find a solution.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Look at what the ERC-20 standard and free implementations unleashed on the world.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecution. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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