Prosecute - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
Extra examples
The store's owner agreed not to prosecute if the boy returned the stolen goods.
The case is being prosecuted by the assistant district attorney.
She criticized the government for the way it has prosecuted the war.
He was prosecuted for fraud.
I do not further prosecute this subject.
They were going to prosecute the war to the end and to victory.
Shoplifters will be prosecuted.
Buxton is being prosecuted for assault.
The company is to be prosecuted under the Health and Safety Act.
Mrs Lynn Smith, prosecuting, said the offence took place on January 27.
We cannot prosecute the investigation further.
The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson
We can only prosecute if there is sufficient evidence.
Does the agency have the power to prosecute companies, or is it a toothless organization?
He was assigned to prosecute the case.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: prosecute
he/she/it: prosecutes
present participle: prosecuting
past tense: prosecuted
past participle: prosecuted
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