prosecute

US /ˈprɑː.sə.kjuːt/
UK /ˈprɑː.sə.kjuːt/
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1.

institute legal proceedings against (a person or organization)

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The state decided to prosecute him for fraud.
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They will prosecute anyone caught littering.
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suetake to courtbring a case againsttake legal action againstbring a prosecution against
2.

conduct (a case or proceeding) as a prosecutor

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The lawyer was appointed to prosecute the case.
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It is the duty of the district attorney to prosecute criminal offenses.
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conductmanagedirecthandledeal with