noun
the prosecution; prosecution side
Legal term referring to the prosecuting party in a trial, often contrasted with 弁護側 (the defense).
See also: 弁護側 (べんごがわ)
検察側は被告に懲役5年を求刑した。
The prosecution sought a five-year prison sentence for the defendant.
検察側の証人は法廷で証言した。
The prosecution's witness testified in court.