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prosecute |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prosecute \Pros"e*cute\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prosecuted}; p. pr & vb n. {Prosecuting}.] [L. prosecutus p. p. of prosequi to follow pursue. See {Pursue}.] 1. To follow or pursue with a view to reach, execute, or accomplish; to endeavor to obtain or complete; to carry on to continue; as to prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim. I am beloved Hermia; Why should not I, then, prosecute my right ? --Shak. 2. To seek to obtain by legal process; as to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law. 3. (Law) To pursue with the intention of punishing; to accuse of some crime or breach of law, or to pursue for redress or punishment, before a legal tribunal; to proceed against judicially; as to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot. To acquit themselves and prosecute their foes. --Milton. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prosecute \Pros"e*cute\, v. i. 1. To follow after [Obs.] --Latimer. 2. (Law) To institute and carry on a legal prosecution; as to prosecute for public offenses. --Blackstone. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: prosecute v 1: conduct a prosecution in a court of law 2: bring a criminal action against (in a trial): "The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson" [ant: {defend}] 3: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion" [syn: {engage}, {pursue}]
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