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Definition of Prosecute
1. Verb. Conduct a prosecution in a court of law.
2. Verb. Bring a criminal action against (in a trial). "They want to Prosecute the prisoners "; "The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"
3. Verb. Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in. "They engaged in a discussion"
Exact synonyms: Engage, Pursue
Generic synonyms: Act, Move
Specialized synonyms: Commit, Practice, Close, Politick
Derivative terms: Engagement, Prosecution, Pursuer, Pursuit
Generic synonyms: Act, Move
Specialized synonyms: Commit, Practice, Close, Politick
Derivative terms: Engagement, Prosecution, Pursuer, Pursuit
Definition of Prosecute
1. v. t. To follow or pursue with a view to reach, execute, or accomplish; to endeavor to obtain or complete; to carry on; to continue; as, to prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim.
2. v. i. To follow after.
Definition of Prosecute
1. [v -CUTED, -CUTING, -CUTES]
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