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to prosecute
01
to try to charge someone officially with a crime in a court as the lawyer of the accuser
Transitive: to prosecute a case
Intransitive
Examples
The lawyer was hired to prosecute the case on behalf of the victim ’s family.
She was asked to prosecute the case, bringing the defendant to trial for fraud.
02
to officially accuse a person or an organization of a crime and ask a court to judge them
Transitive: to prosecute sb
Examples
The state decided to prosecute the company for environmental violations.
The government plans to prosecute those responsible for the financial fraud.
03
to persist in carrying out a plan or action until it is completed or achieved
Transitive: to prosecute a course of action
Examples
Despite the challenges, she decided to prosecute her goal of completing the marathon.
He vowed to prosecute his research on renewable energy until he found a viable solution.
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