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Pronunciation : Pros"e*cute
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [L. prosecutus, p. p. of prosequi to follow, pursue. See Pursue.]
Definition : 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)

Defn: 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.

t. [imp. & p. p. Prosecuted; p. pr. & vb. n. Prosecuting.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pros"e*cute
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To follow after. [Obs.] Latimer.

2. (Law)

Defn: To institute and carry on a legal prosecution; as, to prosecute for public offenses. Blackstone.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913