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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are prosecuted" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in legal contexts to indicate that individuals or entities are being charged with a crime or brought to trial.
Example: "Those who violate the law are prosecuted to ensure justice is served."
Alternatives: "face prosecution" or "are charged".
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I have found that far more often than not, when corporations and banks are prosecuted and receive non-prosecution and deferred prosecution agreements, no individuals are prosecuted.
The Crown Prosecution Service doesn't record how many people are prosecuted for sexual offences against people with learning disabilities.
Few people are prosecuted.
Felonies are prosecuted by the federal government.
Serious crimes are prosecuted by the Ministry of Justice.
Most atheists are prosecuted for blasphemy or for inciting hatred.
Most terrorism cases are prosecuted in federal courts.
Those are the only kinds of leaks that are prosecuted.
Less than two per cent of reported crimes are prosecuted.
Only Africans are prosecuted at the international criminal court.
(Criminal cases are prosecuted by the district attorney's office).
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