| Prosecute (prosecute) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Pros"e*cute |
| [imp. ***
p. p. Prosecuted (?)] p. pr. *** vb.
n. Prosecuting.] [L. prosecutus, p. p. of
prosequi to follow, pursue. See Pursue.]
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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.
To seek to obtain by legal process; as, to
prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law.
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.
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| Prosecute (prosecute) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Pros"e*cute |
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To follow after.
To institute and carry on a
legal prosecution; as, to prosecute for public offenses.
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