Definitions for prosecute



Overview of verb prosecute

The verb prosecute has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (3) prosecute

(conduct a prosecution in a court of law)

2. (3) prosecute

(bring a criminal action against (in a trial); "The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson")

3. prosecute, engage, pursue

(carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion")

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