prosecute vs prosecution

prosecute is not a noun while prosecution is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prosecute	No	No	Yes	No
prosecution	Yes	No	No	No

prosecute (noun)	prosecution (noun)
	the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
	the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
	the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant

prosecute (verb)	prosecution (verb)
bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in