Criminal Prosecution (Noun)
Meaning
The institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The district attorney decided not to pursue criminal prosecution due to lack of sufficient evidence.
- Criminal prosecution of the former CEO was a result of a lengthy and thorough investigation into corporate malfeasance.
- The lawyer's role in assisting with the preparation and presentation of cases in criminal prosecution was invaluable to the prosecution team.
- The United Nations urged the government to pursue criminal prosecution of those responsible for human rights abuses.
- After reviewing the case files, the state attorney general determined that there was enough evidence to pursue criminal prosecution against the suspects.