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prosecute
[ pros-i-kyoot ]
verb (used with object)
- Law.
- to institute legal proceedings against (a person).
- to seek to enforce or obtain by legal process.
- to conduct criminal proceedings in court against.
- to follow up or carry forward something undertaken or begun, usually to its completion:
to prosecute a war.
- to carry on or practice.
verb (used without object)
- Law.
- to institute and carry on a legal prosecution.
- to act as prosecutor.
prosecute
/ ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːt /
verb
- tr to bring a criminal action against (a person) for some offence
- intr
- to seek redress by legal proceedings
- to institute or conduct a prosecution
- tr to engage in or practise (a profession or trade)
- tr to continue to do (a task, etc)
Derived Forms
- ˈproseˌcutable, adjective
Other Words From
- prose·cuta·ble adjective
- prose·cuta·bili·ty noun
- nonpros·e·cuta·ble adjective
- quasi-prose·cuted adjective
- re·prose·cute verb (used with object) reprosecuted reprosecuting
- well-prose·cuted adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of prosecute1
Word History and Origins
Origin of prosecute1
Example Sentences
“It’s consistent to those distributing illicit fentanyl throughout our communities and, in the process, inflicting pain, suffering and death on Californians: We will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”
Their neighbours were prosecuted, but now Mr and Mrs Byrne have been charged themselves and said they have been told by the British Embassy the outcome could go "either way".
Last year the three men were prosecuted in absentia by a military court and given death sentences for treason.
Under Louisiana state law, if a person dies or is seriously injured during a hazing ritual, it can be prosecuted as a criminal offence under the Max Gruver Act.
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in recent months, demanding she be prosecuted for the deadly crackdown on student protesters.
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