possible prosecution

collocation in English

meaningsofpossibleandprosecution

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possible
adjective
uk
/ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/us
/ˈpɑː.sə.bəl/
able to be done or achieved, or able ...
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prosecution
noun
uk
/ˌprɒs.ɪˈkjuː.ʃən/us
/ˌprɑː.səˈkjuː.ʃən/
the act of ...
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(Definition ofpossibleandprosecutionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Each such case which is drawn to the attention of the criminal authorities will be closely investigated with a view topossibleprosecution.
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They want him put away so that they can intimidatepossibleprosecutionwitnesses and also attempt to break the man's spirit.
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Anypossibleprosecutionwould require to be investigated by the procurator fiscal.
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In the past 12 months 72 apparently fraudulent applications for first provisional licences have been detected and referred to the police forpossibleprosecution.
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The inquiries are not yet complete and the question of apossibleprosecutioncannot be considered until they are concluded.
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Those inquiries are not yet complete and the question of apossibleprosecutioncannot be considered until they are concluded.
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Inquiries are not yet complete and the question ofpossibleprosecutioncannot be considered until they are concluded.
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Those inquiries are not yet complete and the question of apossibleprosecutionor prosecutions cannot be considered until they are concluded.
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We also noted that the action prevented herpossibleprosecution.
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Any irregularities discovered are followed up and reported forpossibleprosecution.
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Only 40 cases out of 95,000 were referred for consideration forpossibleprosecution.
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People left their cars in unauthorised places and risked having them towed away orpossibleprosecution.
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The owners involved are being notified ofpossibleprosecutionaction in the usual way.
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The evidence for apossibleprosecutionis then reviewed prior to a decision being taken to commence the legal process.
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This should be seen, however, as the necessary price for ensuring that so far aspossibleprosecution decisions and policy remain free from political interference.
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