[per.se.cu.tion] n (14c) 1: the act or practice of persecuting esp. those who differ in origin, religion, or social outlook
2: the condition of being persecuted, harassed, or annoyed
[per.se.cu.tion] n (14c) 1: the act or practice of persecuting esp. those who differ in origin, religion, or social outlook
2: the condition of being persecuted, harassed, or annoyed
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012