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Meaning
Verb
●
In Law:
To
start
criminal
proceedings
against.
●
In Law:
To
charge
, try.
●
To
seek
to
obtain
by
legal
process.
●
To
pursue
something to
the end.
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Origin
prosecute
English
prosecutus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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Indict
Convict
Arrest
Punish
Imprison
Impeach
Incarcerate
Sue
Detain
Extradite
Deport
Penalize
Criminalize
Accuse
Investigate
Apprehend
Enforce
Prohibit
Condemn
Appoint
Sanction
Execute
Penalise
Defend
Kill
Perpetrate
Murder
Adjudicate
Attack
Oust
Fight
Tax
Criminalise
Deter
Oppose
Charge
Intimidate
Sentence
Commit
Discipline
Ban
Declare
Challenge
Combat
Acquit
Evict
Harass
Abuse
Torture
Discredit
Admit
Criticize
Press Charges
Track Down
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