Comparative law notes
The phrase "criminal prosecution" would be a better translation since the word "prosecution" by itself can simply mean the continuation of a course of action with a view to its completion.
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- Verfolgung
- Rechtsverfolgung
- Strafverfolgung
prosecution means:
- prosecution
- criminal prosecution
Strafverfolgung means:
Strafverfolgung
Substantiv
full
prosecution
noun
Definitions of prosecution
(also: criminal prosecution) bringing a criminal case before a court; when someone is prosecuted
Civil rights groups have criticised the decision not to seek prosecutions.
(FORMAL) the taking part in a planned activity, often a war
The government must accept that the prosecution of this war will be long, expensive and cost enormous loss of life.
in a trial, the prosecution are the lawyers who try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime
The prosecution allege that the money was obtained fraudulently.