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prosecuted |
1 definition 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.
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