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prosecutions

The correct spelling is prosecutions.

How to pronounce prosecutions

noun

Say it like: Pro-sec-ush-ons

The correct spelling is prosecutions. The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor. For example: "The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill."

Usage Examples

The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.
  2. 2.The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
  3. 3.The prosecuting party.

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