prosecution

Strafverfolgung

Das Verfahren, jemanden vor Gericht zu bringen, weil ihm eine Straftat vorgeworfen wird.

In einfachem Englisch: The process of bringing someone to court because they are accused of a crime.

• He could face prosecution.
• There was not enough evidence for a prosecution.
• The new law allows prosecution for these offences.

So benutzt man es: prosecution for something (He faces prosecution for stealing public money.); prosecution of someone (The prosecution of the suspect began last month.)

Häufige Wendungen: criminal prosecution, face prosecution, avoid prosecution

Anklage, Staatsanwaltschaft

Die Anwälte oder Behörde, die vor Gericht beweisen wollen, dass der Angeklagte eine Straftat begangen hat.

In einfachem Englisch: The lawyers or public authority trying to prove in court that an accused person committed a crime.

• The prosecution called three witnesses.
• The jury heard arguments from the prosecution and the defence.
• A prosecution lawyer questioned her about the missing documents.

Gegenteile: defence

Häufige Wendungen: the prosecution case, prosecution witness, prosecution lawyer, state prosecution

Durchführung, Fortführung

Das fortgesetzte Arbeiten an einem Plan, einer Tätigkeit oder einem Vorhaben bis zum Abschluss.

In einfachem Englisch: The continued work of carrying out a plan, activity, or effort until it is finished.

• The prosecution of the war required more troops.
• Successful prosecution of the project depended on steady funding.
• The minister promised vigorous prosecution of the campaign against corruption.

So benutzt man es: prosecution of something (The prosecution of the campaign required careful planning.)

Synonyme: execution, conduct, pursuit

Gegenteile: abandonment

Häufige Wendungen: prosecution of war, vigorous prosecution, successful prosecution