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Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

(Ala.) 27.—Criminal prosecution. An action or provceuine instituted in a proper court on behalf of the public. for the purpose of securing the conviction and punishment of one accused of crime. Warger vy. Thomas, 44 Pa. 128, 84 Am. Dec. 420:

Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.