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Prosecute Common

Prosecute has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Verb
1

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

"The district attorney will prosecute the defendant for embezzlement next Tuesday."

2

bring a criminal action against (in a trial)

"The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"

3

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

"She pursued many activities"

"They engaged in a discussion"

4

To start criminal proceedings against.

"The district attorney decided to prosecute the suspect for grand larceny after reviewing the evidence found at the scene."

Example Sentences
"The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson" verb
"She pursued many activities" verb
"They engaged in a discussion" verb
Related Terms
Antonyms
represent
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
act
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
commit close politick
Rhyming Words
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