Prosecute: meaning, definitions and examples
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prosecute
[ ˈprɒsɪkjuːt ]
legal
To bring a criminal action against (someone) in a court of law. To institute legal proceedings in respect of (a claim or offence). To pursue (a course of action).
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was prosecuted for fraud.
- They decided to prosecute the case.
- The government will prosecute any violations of the law.
Translations
Translations of the word "prosecute" in other languages:
🇵🇹 processar
🇮🇳 अभियोजन करना
🇩🇪 verfolgen
🇮🇩 menuntut
🇺🇦 переслідувати
🇵🇱 ścigać
🇯🇵 起訴する
🇫🇷 poursuivre
🇪🇸 procesar
🇹🇷 dava açmak
🇰🇷 기소하다
🇸🇦 مقاضاة
🇨🇿 stíhat
🇸🇰 stíhať
🇨🇳 起诉
🇸🇮 kazensko preganjati
🇮🇸 ákæra
🇰🇿 қылмыстық іс қозғау
🇬🇪 სასამართლო დევნა
🇦🇿 məhkəmə təqibi
🇲🇽 procesar
Word origin
The word 'prosecute' originated from the Latin word 'prosequi' which means 'to pursue, accompany, or attend'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Originally, it had a broader meaning of 'to follow or pursue a course.' Over time, its legal sense became more prominent, particularly in relation to criminal proceedings.
See also: prosecution, prosecutor.