prosecute

[ˈprɑːsɪkjuːt]

prosecute Definition

  • 1to officially accuse someone of a crime and ask a court of law to judge them
  • 2to continue with a plan, policy, or task until it is completed

Using prosecute: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prosecute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company decided not to prosecute the employee for stealing.

  • Example

    The police are planning to prosecute him for fraud.

  • Example

    The government has promised to prosecute those responsible for the environmental disaster.

  • Example

    We will prosecute this project until it is finished.

  • Example

    The team is determined to prosecute their strategy despite the challenges.

prosecute Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prosecute

Antonyms for prosecute

Phrases with prosecute

  • to pursue legal action against someone to the maximum possible degree

    Example

    The district attorney vowed to prosecute the suspect to the full extent of the law.

  • to bring a case to trial in a court of law

    Example

    The lawyer was hired to prosecute the case against the accused.

  • to carry out a military campaign or conflict until it is won

    Example

    The general was determined to prosecute the war until the enemy was defeated.

Origins of prosecute

from Latin 'prosequi', meaning 'follow up'

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Summary: prosecute in Brief

To 'prosecute' [ˈprɑːsɪkjuːt] means to formally charge someone with a crime and take them to court, or to continue with a plan or task until it is completed. Examples include 'The police are planning to prosecute him for fraud,' and 'We will prosecute this project until it is finished.' The phrase 'prosecute to the full extent of the law' denotes pursuing legal action to the maximum possible degree.