prosecution in Spanish

prosecution in Spanish is procesamiento, acusación, fiscalía — prosecution means the legal process of charging and trying someone for a crime in court.

prosecution in Spanish

procesamiento

noun

(legal) The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.

acusación

noun

(legal) In many countries, a legal body and institution, usually part of the state apparatus, empowered to perform prosecution. Prosecutor's Office. See Prosecutor.

fiscalía

noun

(legal) In many countries, a legal body and institution, usually part of the state apparatus, empowered to perform prosecution. Prosecutor's Office. See Prosecutor.

What does "prosecution" mean?

noun The legal process of charging and trying someone for a crime in court.
"The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant."
noun The lawyer or legal team bringing a criminal case against someone.
"The prosecution called its first witness on Monday morning."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

prosecution in a sentence

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
She faces prosecution for embezzlement.
The prosecution called its first witness on Monday morning.

Similar words in Spanish

indictment

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prosecution" in Spanish?

"prosecution" in Spanish is procesamiento, acusación, fiscalía. prosecution means: The legal process of charging and trying someone for a crime in court.

How do you use "prosecution" in a sentence?

Example: "The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant." In Spanish, "prosecution" is procesamiento, acusación, fiscalía.

Are there other ways to say "prosecution" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "prosecution": procesamiento, acusación, fiscalía.

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