prosecute — to formally charge someone with a crime and try to prove their guilt in court
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to formally charge someone with a crime and try to prove their guilt in court
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːt/
Example Sentences
- The prosecutor decided not to prosecute the celebrity chef for stealing the secret recipe, saying it was just 'seasoning the competition.'
- The government will prosecute tax evaders who hide their money in offshore accounts.
- She decided to prosecute her studies in marine biology despite her fear of fish.
prosecute
VERB[/ˈprɑːsɪkjuːt/]
to formally charge someone with a crime and try to prove their guilt in court
Formally charging someone with a crime
Professional lawyer working to SECURE a conviction in court
Prosecute the crime, execute justice, substitute judge!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'prosecutus,' the past participle of 'prosequi,' meaning 'to follow up or pursue,' combined with the prefix 'pro-' (forward) and 'sequi' (to follow).
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + sequ (follow) + -ute (verb form) = prosecute
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📝Examples
“The prosecutor decided not to prosecute the celebrity chef for stealing the secret recipe, saying it was just 'seasoning the competition.'”
“The government will prosecute tax evaders who hide their money in offshore accounts.”
“She decided to prosecute her studies in marine biology despite her fear of fish.”
“The company will prosecute anyone who violates the copyright agreement.”
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