prosecute
/ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːt/
verb
- To officially accuse someone of a crime in a court of law.
- They will prosecute anyone caught breaking the law.
- The district attorney decided to prosecute the suspect for theft.
- The company was prosecuted for polluting the river.
- To continue doing something until it is completed, especially a plan or task.
- The team prosecuted the project with great energy and determination.
- The general prosecuted the war according to the original strategy.
- She prosecuted her studies until she earned a degree.
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