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Word: Prosecute
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (in prosecute (sense 2)): from Latin prosecut- ‘pursued, accompanied’, from the verb prosequi, from pro- ‘onward’ + sequi ‘follow’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈprɒsɪkjuːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
institute or conduct legal proceedings against (a person or organization)
Short Definition:institute legal proceedings against
Examples:- they were prosecuted for obstructing the highway
- the company didn't prosecute because of his age
Definition:
continue with (a course of action) with a view to its completion
Short Definition:continue with course of action
Examples:- they sensed a unique opportunity to prosecute their policy agenda
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