n.

1. 起訴，告發；檢舉[U][C]
   Tony has brought a prosecution against them.

   湯尼已對他們提出起訴。

2. 原告及其律師[the S][G]
3. 檢察當局[the S]
4. 【文】徹底進行；實行，執行[U]
   She has to travel a great deal in the prosecution of her duties.

   她在履行職責中得作許多旅行。

n.

1. the prosecuting of someone in respect of a criminal charge.
   ▸ (the prosecution) [treated as sing. or pl.] the party prosecuting someone in a lawsuit.
2. the continuation of a course of action with a view to its completion.