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