prosecution

[ pros-i-kyoo-shuh n ]

/ ˌprɒs ɪˈkyu ʃən /

Law.

the following up of something undertaken or begun, usually to its completion.

Origin of prosecution

1555–65; < Late Latin prōsecūtiōn- (stem of prōsecūtiō) a following up. See prosecute, -ion

non·pros·e·cu·tion, noun

It was unclear whether he was speaking on behalf of the Foreign Ministry or the Prosecution.

Canadians in Egyptian Jail Might Be Under Suspicion For Film Footage |Jesse Rosenfeld |October 3, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
State appeals Olmert acquittal - Prosecution appeals former PM's acquittal in Rishon Tours and Talansky affairs.

Ring, Ring |Orly Halpern |November 8, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
The Harris County D.A.'s office won the Innocence Project of Texas' “Honesty and Integrity in Prosecution Award” last fall.

Pat Lykos: Texas' Capital Punishment Avenger |Ben Crair |April 4, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Instead, there was a general turning to the leaders of the Prosecution to note their attitude.

'The System,' as uncovered by the San Francisco Graft Prosecution |Franklin Hichborn

Prosecution objected, and by a vote of 20 to 29, the decision of the Chief Justice was overruled.

History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of The United States |Edmund G. Ross
An expert witness on the side of the Prosecution, or any witness called by the Defense.

The Roycroft Dictionary |Elbert Hubbard
He endeavored to force upon the Prosecution a contract of his own drawing.

'The System,' as uncovered by the San Francisco Graft Prosecution |Franklin Hichborn
Well, I think we won't call any witnesses, because then the Prosecution won't have a reply.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, March 11, 1893 |Various

prosecution

/ (ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən) /

the act of prosecuting or the state of being prosecuted

the lawyers acting for the Crown to put the case against a person Compare defence (def. 6)

the following up or carrying on of something begun, esp with a view to its accomplishment or completion