01 v. t. To follow or pursue with a view to reach, execute, or accomplish; to endeavor to obtain or complete; to carry on; to continue; as, to prose…
imp. & p. p.
Prosecuted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Prosecuting
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To follow or pursue with a view to reach, execute, or accomplish; to endeavor to obtain or complete; to carry on; to continue; as, to prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim.“I am beloved Hermia; Why should not I, then, prosecute my right ?” — Shak.
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To seek to obtain by legal process; as, to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law.
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To pursue with the intention of punishing; to accuse of some crime or breach of law, or to pursue for redress or punishment, before a legal tribunal; to proceed against judicially; as, to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot.(Law)“To acquit themselves and prosecute their foes.” — Milton.