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| 1. | [ verb ] (criminal law) bring a criminal action against (in a trial) | |
| Examples: | : "The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson" |
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| Related terms: | defend prosecutor prosecution | |
| 2. | [ verb ] conduct a prosecution in a court of law | |
| Related terms: | act prosecution | |
| 3. | [ verb ] carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in | |
| Synonyms: | engage pursue | |
| Examples: | "She pursued many activities" "They engaged in a discussion" |
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| Related terms: | act close politick pastime pursuance | |
| Similar spelling: |
prosecutor prosecution projected projectile Prosise project precise precess precast projector precisely precis projection projecting precooked precession prosaic presage precook preciseness persecute |
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