prosecute

Definitions of "prosecute"
  1. The act of initiating and pursuing a legal action against someone to address a wrongdoing or to punish a crime
  2. The process of starting and continuing a lawsuit related to a specific matter
  3. The initiation and continuation of a legal proceeding, either civil or criminal in nature
How to use "prosecute" in a sentence
  1. The attorney decided to prosecute a case against the company for environmental damage.
  2. The district attorney's office is set to prosecute the felony charges.
  3. If the plaintiff chooses to prosecute, they must prepare for a lengthy trial process.

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