prosecution - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for prosecution , a list of similar words for prosecution from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

Synonyms

• prosecution
• pursuance

More generic

• continuance
• continuation

Noun

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

Synonyms

• criminal prosecution
• prosecution

More generic

• action
• action at law
• legal action

Opposite / Antonyms

• defense

More specific

• double jeopardy

Related

• trial

Noun

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

Synonyms

• prosecution

More generic

• accumulation
• aggregation
• assemblage
• collection

Opposite / Antonyms

• defense

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