Related terms

• prosecute
• prosecutor

Etymology

From Late Latin prsecutio < Latin prsequor (follow, pursue) < pro- (onward) + sequor (follow) (English sequel). See more at prosecute.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /p.skju.n/

Noun

prosecution (plural prosecutions)

1. The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.
   
   The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill.
   
   
2. (law) The institution of legal proceedings (particularly criminal) against a person.
3. (law) The prosecuting party.

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