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prosecute

The correct spelling is prosecute.

How to pronounce prosecute

/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/
verb

IPA: /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/

Say it like: Pro-sec-ute

The correct spelling is prosecute. To start criminal proceedings against. For example: "to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot"

Usage Examples

to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot

to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law

to prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To start criminal proceedings against.
  2. 2.To charge, try.
  3. 3.To seek to obtain by legal process.
  4. 4.To pursue something to the end.

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