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PROSECUTIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Prosecutions.

Prosecutions - as a noun

The institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criminal prosecution
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8action at lawlegal action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
defense11

The lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
defense11

The continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pursuance13

Example Sentences

"The prosecutor has announced several prosecutions in connection with the corruption scandal."
"The government is under pressure to increase prosecutions of white-collar criminals."
"He faced multiple prosecutions for tax evasion."
"The new legislation aims to streamline prosecutions for cybercrime."
"The attorney general discussed strategies to improve the effectiveness of prosecutions."
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Word Game Points

Is PROSECUTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prosecutions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROSECUTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PROSECUTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prosecutions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROSECUTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PROSECUTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prosecutions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROSECUTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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