prosecution

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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (prosecuting side)

a. la acusación

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The prosecution has proven the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.La acusación ha demostrado la culpabilidad del acusado más allá de toda duda razonable.

2. (indictment)

a. el enjuiciamiento

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

The arrest and prosecution of the former governor shocked the nation.La detención del antiguo gobernador y su enjuiciamiento escandalizaron al país.

b. la interposición de una acción judicial

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The prosecution of a member of the royal family is unprecedented.La interposición de una acción judicial contra un miembro de la familia real no tiene precedentes.

3. (legal cause)

a. el juicio

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

The prosecution lasted for two years.El juicio duró dos años.

b. el proceso

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

The prosecution turned into a media circus.El proceso se convirtió en un circo mediático.

4. (furtherance)

a. la prosecución

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The fund will assist the organization in the prosecution of its mission.El fondo asistirá a la organización en la prosecución de su misión.

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

5. (for the prosecution)

a. de cargo

The defense impugned the character of the prosecution witness.La defensa cuestionó la integridad del testigo de cargo.

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