单词 | prosecution |
释义 | prosecution (prɒsɪkjuːʃən ) Word forms: prosecutions 1. variable noun Prosecution is the action of charging someone with a crime and putting them on trial. Harding pleaded guilty to a charge of hindering the prosecution of the suspects. [+ of] 2. singular noun The lawyers who try to prove that a person on trial is guilty are called the prosecution. In all these cases the prosecution was successful. Collocations: face prosecution He has yet to find out whether he will face prosecution and a possible jail sentence. Times, Sunday Times They were told surveillance teams will spy on their homes to make sure they obey - or face prosecution. The Sun Reoffending rates have fallen thanks to a scheme that offered suspects help to deal with their problems rather than face prosecution. Times,Sunday Times In such cases drivers would usually be offered the chance to attend a drivers' awareness course, rather than face prosecution. Times, Sunday Times The watchdog body has asked 16 businesses to back up their advertising claims or face prosecution. Times, Sunday Times And at the trial the case collapsed because of the close links of a key prosecution witness to the charity. Times, Sunday Times Now 21, she was the key prosecution witness at this trial. Globe and Mail I didn't see myself as a prosecution witness, but just a witness to a war that changed those lives it didn't end. Times, Sunday Times He got an extra month after admitting sending a 'sinister' email to a prosecution witness and a text to another. The Sun The person who left the party with the complainant was called as a prosecution witness. Times, Sunday Times The police intend to pursue a prosecution, which will involve more of my time and further costs. Times, Sunday Times The documents do not in themselves appear to provide enough evidence to pursue a prosecution. Times, Sunday Times A decision was made not to pursue the prosecution. Times, Sunday Times Police pledged to pursue a prosecution. The Sun But evidence and witnesses are necessary to pursue a prosecution. The Sun They risk prosecution and jeopardise the sport's right to regulate itself. Times, Sunday Times Don't panic: it's owners, not travellers, who risk prosecution. Times, Sunday Times It could even be interpreted as meaning gossips might risk prosecution. The Sun All those who need a licence and have ignored previous demands for payment risk prosecution and a fine of up to 1,000 plus court costs. Times, Sunday Times Drivers risk prosecution if stopped by police and may also find that their insurers refuse to pay out on claims they make. Times, Sunday Times She said that it was important that 58 per cent of cases that reached court resulted in a successful prosecution. Times, Sunday Times While he has presided over his revolution, though, not a single investigation he has opened has reached trial, let alone led to a successful prosecution. Times, Sunday Times Lawyers believe the chances of a successful prosecution are over 50 per cent - the level needed to bring a charge. The Sun Could 'incitement' ever be the basis for a successful prosecution? Times, Sunday Times The case was the first successful prosecution of its kind. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 起诉 Japanese: 起訴 |
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