Verb: prosecute 'pró-si,kyoot
- Bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
"The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"
- Conduct a prosecution in a court of law
"The district attorney will prosecute the case against the alleged murderer"
- Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
"The company prosecuted its business plan with determination";
- engage, pursue
Derived forms: prosecuting, prosecuted, prosecutes
Type of: act, bring, institute, move
Antonym: defend
Encyclopedia: Prosecute