prosecute
Meaning
To prosecute is to initiate and conduct legal proceedings against an individual or entity accused of committing a crime, typically by a public authority, with the intent of securing a conviction and enforcing the law; it encompasses not only the act of br
💡 It is important to distinguish between "prosecute" and "persecute," as the former pertains to legal action in a judicial context, while the latter refers to unjust treatment or harassment, often for political or religious reasons.
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Common Phrases
prosecute a case
prosecute for a crime
prosecute to the fullest extent of the law
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