Added 9 October 2026
prosecute
/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ verb
Latin root: prōsecūtus Wiktionary
verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about prosecute at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Conduct a prosecution in a court of law.
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Bring a criminal action against (in a trial).
The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson
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Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in.
She pursued many activities
Origin
Borrowed from Latin prōsecūtus, perfect participle of prōsequor. Doublet of pursue, from Old French. Compare also persecute.
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