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