prosecute
verb
pros·e·cute
ˈprä-si-ˌkyüt
prosecuted; prosecuting
1
: to follow to the end : pursue until finished
prosecute a war
2
: to engage in : perform
3
a
: to bring legal action against for redress or punishment of a crime or violation of law
b
: to institute legal proceedings with reference to
prosecute a claim
: to institute and carry on a legal suit or prosecution
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