Prosecution

Noun

1. The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.

   "The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill."

2. The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
3. The prosecuting party.
4. In many countries, a legal body and institution, usually part of the state apparatus, empowered to perform prosecution. Prosecutor's Office. See Prosecutor.

   "Backed by public outrage, the prosecution requested the death penalty to be imposed on the murderer."