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prosecute

pros.e.cute \'pra:s-i-.kyu:t\ vb [ME prosecuten, fr. L prosecutus, pp. of 
   prosequi to pursue -m more at PURSUE 1: to follow to the end {~ the 
   investigation}  2: to engage in  3a: to pursue for redress or punishment of 
   a crime or violation of law in  due legal form before a legal tribunal 3b: 
   to institute legal proceedings with reference to {~ a claim}  : to 
   institute and carry on a legal suit or prosecution