Meaning Of The Word Prosecute

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prosecute
verb: If the authorities prosecute someone, they charge them with a crime and put them on trial.
verb: When a lawyer prosecutes a case, he or she tries to prove that the person who is on trial is guilty.

prosecute in American English
to follow up or pursue (something) to a conclusion
intransitive verb: to institute and carry on a legal prosecution
transitive verb: to institute legal proceedings against (a person)

prosecute in British English
verb: to bring a criminal action against (a person) for some offence

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