prosecute

Verb

conduct a prosecution in a court of law
bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
- "The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
To start criminal proceedings against.
To charge, try.
To seek to obtain by legal process.
To pursue something to the end.

Examples

to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot
to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law
to prosecute a scheme, hope, or an investigation

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

engage, pursue

Antonyms

defend

Scrabble Score: 13

prosecute: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
prosecute: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prosecute: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

prosecute: valid Words With Friends Word