PROSECUTE


Meaning of PROSECUTE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprɔsɪkju:t ]

v.tr. 1 (also absol.) a institute legal proceedings against (a person). b institute a prosecution with reference to (a claim, crime, etc.) (decided not to prosecute). 2 follow up, pursue (an inquiry, studies, etc.). 3 carry on (a trade, pursuit, etc.). øøprosecutable adj. [ME f. L prosequi prosecut- (as PRO-(1), sequi follow)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.