fear of prosecution
collocation in Englishmeaningsoffearandprosecution
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fear
noun[C or U]
uk/fɪər/us/fɪr/
an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or ...
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prosecution
noun
uk/ˌprɒs.ɪˈkjuː.ʃən/us/ˌprɑː.səˈkjuː.ʃən/
the act of ...
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(Definition offearandprosecutionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Hotel and restaurant managers are haunted by thefearofprosecutionfor inadvertent non-compliance.
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Free fromfearofprosecution, former military officers were active in business and held elected office.
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Anyone can practise it anywhere withoutfearofprosecution.
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As we know, in these matters,fearofprosecution, as much as any actual prosecution, tells on the minds of the young people involved.
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It is equally absurd that an asylum seeker should be able to lie about his status with nofearofprosecution.
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Fearofprosecutionwill not stop men going on strike.
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Thousands of staff in off-licences and supermarkets can sell alcohol to children withoutfearofprosecutionbecause of that loophole.
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It is also right that there should be clarity for operators who discharge within consents and that they may do so withoutfearofprosecution.
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Thatfearofprosecutioncan affect young men and ruin their lives.
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I was talking about thefearofprosecution, rather than what may happen later.
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The real fear these people have isfearofprosecution.
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The clinical decisions taken by doctors could be influenced by theirfearofprosecution.
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The amendment will allow tobacco companies to advertise their tobacco products or put their names in a directory withoutfearofprosecution.
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No one in their right mind would be willing to risk making a paperwork mistake because of thefearofprosecution.
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If doctors are in constantfearofprosecution, that will have a detrimental effect on their relations with their patients.
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Thousands of staff in off-licences and supermarkets can sell alcohol to children withoutfearofprosecutionbecause of that glaring legal loophole.
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It does not take place only because offearofprosecution.
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People can operate withoutfearofprosecution.
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He will increase the chance that, with international co-operation, there will be no place for the criminal to go free from thefearofprosecutionand punishment.
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The difficulty has been that thefearofprosecutionhas prohibited people from talking about the difficulties that youngsters face during puberty and the development of their sexuality.
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Will he join me in encouraging anglers to enjoy their favourite sport free from thefearofprosecution, harassment and intimidation by water bailiffs and game keepers?
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