prosecute

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb conduct a prosecution in a court of law
  2. verb bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
  3. verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin prōsecūtus, perfect participle of prōsequor. Doublet of pursue, from Old French. Compare also persecute.

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