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The correct spelling is prosecuting.
How to pronounce prosecuting
verb
Say it like: Pro-sec-uti-ng
The correct spelling is prosecuting. 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.To start criminal proceedings against.
- 2.To charge, try.
- 3.To seek to obtain by legal process.
- 4.To pursue something to the end.
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