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prosecute
v. t. [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.)
v. i. 1. To follow after. (Latimer.)
2. (Law) To institute and carry on a legal prosecution; as, to prosecute for public offenses. (Blackstone.)


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