prosecute

prosecute, vb.

1. To commence and carry out a legal action (because the plaintiff failed to prosecute its contractual claims, the court dismissed the suit).

2. To institute and pursue a criminal action against (a person) (the notorious felon has been prosecuted in seven states).

3. To engage in; carry on (the company prosecuted its business for 12 years before going bankrupt). — prosecutory, adj.


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