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prosecute

pro·se·cute

UK/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ US/ˈprɑsʌˌkjut/ fairly common

verb

1.
2.

bring a criminal action against (in a trial)

  • “The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson”
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3.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

  • “She pursued many activities”
  • “They engaged in a discussion”
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Origin

Borrowed from Latin prōsecūtus, perfect participle of prōsequor. Doublet of pursue, from Old French. Compare also persecute.

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