"Prosecute" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Prosecute" Meaning

To prosecute means to officially charge someone with a crime or an offense, and to present evidence against them in a court of law, with the intention of proving their guilt and obtaining a conviction.

"Prosecute" Examples

To bring a legal case against someone: "The police were determined to prosecute the suspect for armed robbery."
To pursue or follow someone in order to punish them: "The village chief would prosecute anyone who broke the community rules."
To prove that something is wrong or untrue in order to take action about it: "They will prosecute the company for centuries of pollution."
To make someone be punished officially: "The victim and the community are eager to prosecute the perpetrator."
To be able to prove evidence against someone so that they will be punished: "They have enough witness statements to prosecute the crime."