prosecution vs prosecute

prosecution is a noun but prosecute is not a noun.

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

prosecution (noun)	prosecute (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

prosecution (verb)	prosecute (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