pros·e·cute [ próssə kyt ](past and past participlepros·e·cut·ed, present participlepros·e·cut·ing, 3rd person present singularpros·e·cutes)
verb
Definition:
1. transitive and intransitive verb take legal action against somebody: to have somebody tried in a court of law for a civil or criminal offense Trespassers will be prosecuted.
2. transitive and intransitive verb pursue case in court: to pursue a claim or action in a court of law as the representative of the person or people bringing the action
3. transitive verb perform activity or occupation: to engage in or perform an activity or occupation
(
formal
)
prosecute a trade
4. transitive verb take something to completion: to continue doing something, usually until it is finished or accomplished
(
formal
)
prosecute an investigation
[15th century. < Latin prosecut-, past participle of prosequi "follow forward" < sequi "follow"]
