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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a private prosecution" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in legal contexts to refer to a criminal prosecution initiated by a private individual or entity rather than by the state.
Example: "The victim decided to pursue a private prosecution against the alleged offender after the police declined to take action."
Alternatives: "private legal action" or "individual prosecution".
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Her alleged attacker initiated a private prosecution against her.
Initially ADI launched a private prosecution against the Robertses.
They said they are now hoping to launch a private prosecution.
The man then initiated a private prosecution against her to clear his name.
The victim's parents, Doreen (pictured) and Neville Lawrence, embarked on a private prosecution.
It's not totally impossible to imagine a child bringing a private prosecution against its mother.
September 1994 The Lawrence family begins a private prosecution against the prime suspects.
He added: "Could the child bring a private prosecution against the mother?
Another well-known example of a private prosecution followed the Marchioness disaster in 1989.
A private prosecution is commenced by requesting a summons from the magistrates' court.
Virgin Media estimated the fraud cost it £144m a year and decided on a private prosecution.
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