Definition of Prosecute
Prosecute
pros·e·cute
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to take legal action against someone;
e.g. The shop owner agreed not to prosecute the teens if they returned everything they had stolen.
(verb)
to pursue something started until it's end or completion; to carry on or continue;
e.g. I will expect she will prosecute this mystery until she has her answer, no matter the cost.
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