prosecution

"to present an envoy to the king"

"The criminal was arrested for stealing the school's valuable computer equipment. "

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

"Her endeavor to learn Spanish required daily practice and dedication. "

"As we turned down the street I was appalled by the vandalism: spray paint and smashed windows that were everywhere."

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

"The proceedings of the school meeting focused on improving student behavior. "

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

"He is a student of life."

"My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term."

"to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot"