prosecution prosecution

noun

() the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior  ( criminal prosecution, prosecution )
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

() the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant  ( prosecution )
the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant

the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion  ( prosecution, pursuance )
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion