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1. prosecution
noun. ['ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən'] the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior.
Antonyms
Etymology
- prosecutio (Latin)
- prosequor (Latin)
Rhymes with Criminal Prosecution
- redistribution
- electrocution
- counterrevolution
- distribution
- contribution
- substitution
- retribution
- prostitution
- constitution
- restitution
- persecution
- lilliputian
- institution
- execution
- attribution
- revolution
- resolution
- elocution
- dissolution
- diminution
- devolution
- confucian
- andalusian
- absolution
- evolution
- solution
- pollution
- dilution
- aleutian
- shooshan
Sentences with criminal-prosecution
1. Noun Phrase
In the worst cases, free riders face criminal prosecution by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
2. Noun Phrase
If she does not do so, she can face penalties, citations and possibly criminal prosecution.
3. Noun Phrase
This practice is illegal and these employers are subject to stiff fines and even criminal prosecution if caught.
4. Noun Phrase
Payday lenders in violation of Alabama’s payday loan laws are subject to criminal prosecution.
2. prosecution
noun. ['ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən'] the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- prosecutio (Latin)
- prosequor (Latin)
3. prosecution
noun. ['ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən'] the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- prosecutio (Latin)
- prosequor (Latin)
4. criminal
noun. ['ˈkrɪmənəl'] someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.
Synonyms
- jail bird
- scofflaw
- hoodlum
- murderer
- smuggler
- blackmailer
- kidnaper
- thug
- moon curser
- desperate criminal
- pusher
- felon
- moll
- recidivist
- treasonist
- punk
- toughie
- snatcher
- manslayer
- contrabandist
- mafioso
- kidnapper
- gangster's moll
- incendiary
- jailbird
- extortionist
- lawbreaker
- desperado
- parolee
- outlaw
- suborner
- raper
- liquidator
- highbinder
- arsonist
- crook
- highjacker
- plotter
- abductor
- drug peddler
- racketeer
- extortioner
- briber
- fugitive
- hijacker
- moonshiner
- violator
- accessory
- firebug
- rapist
- peddler
- fugitive from justice
- traitor
- stealer
- drug dealer
- accessary
- malefactor
- thief
- habitual criminal
- runner
- gun moll
- drug trafficker
- repeater
- probationer
- tough
- hood
- law offender
- strong-armer
- machinator
- gangster
- mobster
- bootlegger
- goon
- conspirator
- moon-curser
- coconspirator
- principal