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prosecute:: | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | prosecution, prosecutor |
The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson.
Examples of prosecute
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It has also been used to prosecute high-profile wrong-doing in private industry.
From the charlotteobserver.com
They need to investigate and prosecute those responsible for threats and abuses.
From the washingtonpost.com
The anti-corruption authority was set up, though without the power to prosecute.
From the economist.com
America said they could not prosecute because it was outwith their jurisdiction.
From the guardian.co.uk
On Monday, a Georgia district attorney declined to prosecute Mr. Roethlisberger.
From the post-gazette.com
He said anti-doping authorities prosecute only a small percentage of offenders.
From the sfgate.com
Why does the law not prosecute the parents for their neglect of their children?
From the bbc.co.uk
Anger has also grown over the failure so far to prosecute Mubarak and his family.
From the dailynews.com
If Spota has evidence of crimes committed by Levy his duty is to prosecute him.
From the newsday.com
- Conduct a prosecution in a court of law
- Bring a criminal action against (in a trial); "The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"
- Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
- (prosecution) the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
- (prosecution) the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
- (prosecution) pursuance: the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
- The prosecutor is the chief legal representative of the prosecution in countries with either the common law adversarial system, or the civil law inquisitorial system. ...
- (Prosecuted) Criminal law, or penal law, is the bodies of rules with the potential for severe impositions as punishment for failure to comply. ...
- To start civil or criminal proceedings against; To charge, try; To pursue something to the end
