How do you spell Prosecution?

Q: Is it prosicution or prosecution?

The correct spelling is "prosecution", not "prosicution". Remember: PRO-SE-CU-TION follows the Latin 'sequi' (follow) with CU not SI

Correct spelling

prosecution

Remember: PRO-SE-CU-TION follows the Latin 'sequi' (follow) with CU not SI

Why is prosecution spelled this way?

From Latin prosequi, to follow forward. PRO (forward) + SEQUI (to follow). Prosecution follows a case forward — pursuing legal action until resolution.

Common misspellings of prosecution

prosicutionprosecutionpersicutionprosecuton

Example

The prosecution presented compelling evidence to support their case against the defendant.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell prosecution?+

The correct spelling is "prosecution". Remember: PRO-SE-CU-TION follows the Latin 'sequi' (follow) with CU not SI

Is it prosicution or prosecution?+

The correct spelling is "prosecution", not "prosicution".

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