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pros·e·cu·tion
\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈkyüshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Medieval Latin prosecution-, prosecutio, from Late Latin, continuation, retinue, from Latin prosecutus (past participle of prosequi) + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the carrying out of a plan, project, or course of action to or toward a specific end
< the successful prosecution of a policy of developing the primary industries — George O'Brien >
< the feverish prosecution of expansion and internal improvement — American Guide Series: New York >
b. : the performance or management of an occupation or activity
< salmon-spearing is a culturally higher type of activity … because there is normally no sense of spiritual frustration during its prosecution — Edward Sapir >
2. obsolete : pursuit
< see behind me the inevitable prosecution of disgrace and horror — Shakespeare >
3. : investigation, study
< facilities are provided for the prosecution of research problems by qualified medical students — Bulletin of Meharry Medical College >
4.
a. : the institution and carrying on of a suit or proceeding in a court of law or equity to obtain or enforce some right or to redress and punish some wrong : the carrying on of a judicial proceeding in behalf of a complaining party; specifically : the institution and continuance of a criminal suit involving the process of exhibiting formal charges against an offender before a legal tribunal and pursuing them to final judgment on behalf of the state or government (as by indictment or information) — compare defense
b. : the party by whom criminal proceedings are instituted or conducted |