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Pros"e*cute (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prosecuted (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Prosecuting.] [L. prosecutus, p. p. of prosequi to follow, pursue. See Pursue.]
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1. To follow or pursue with a view to reach, execute, or accomplish; to endeavor to obtain or complete; to carry on; to continue; as, to prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim.
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I am beloved Hermia;
Why should not I, then, prosecute my right ? Shak.
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2. To seek to obtain by legal process; as, to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law.
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3. (Law) To pursue with the intention of punishing; to accuse of some crime or breach of law, or to pursue for redress or punishment, before a legal tribunal; to proceed against judicially; as, to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot.
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To acquit themselves and prosecute their foes. Milton.
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Pros"e*cute, v. i. 1. To follow after. [Obs.] Latimer.
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2. (Law) To institute and carry on a legal prosecution; as, to prosecute for public offenses. Blackstone.
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