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Definition of Prosecutes

Prosecute
Prosecute Pros"e*cute, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prosecuted; p. pr. & vb. n. Prosecuting.] [L. prosecutus, p. p. of prosequi to follow, pursue. See Pursue.] 1. 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. 2. To seek to obtain by legal process; as, to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law. 3. (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. To acquit themselves and prosecute their foes. --Milton.
Prosecute
Prosecute Pros"e*cute, v. i. 1. To follow after. [Obs.] --Latimer. 2. (Law) To institute and carry on a legal prosecution; as, to prosecute for public offenses. --Blackstone.

Meaning of Prosecutes from wikipedia

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- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is the agency of the South African Government responsible for state prosecutions. Under Section 179 of the South...
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- Norwegian Prosecuting Authority (Norwegian: Påtalemyndigheten) is a body subordinate to the Norwegian Council of State. This body is responsible for legal...
- A lawyer is a person who is qualified to offer advice about the law, draft legal do****ents, or represent individuals in legal matters. The exact nature...
- Prosecuting Attorney leads the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and prosecutes all felonies (as well as all misdemeanors in unincorporated areas, and...