Translation

起訴 / 訴追 / 検察側

Meaning

Prosecution is the legal process of bringing a criminal case against someone, or the side that presents that case in court. It belongs to law and trials. Do not confuse it with persecution, which means cruel targeted mistreatment.

Examples

• 検察側は新しい証拠を提出しました。
  The prosecution presented new evidence.
• その会社は環境法違反で起訴される可能性があります。
  The company may face prosecution for violating environmental law.