Found 3 items, similar to Prosecute.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: prosecute menuntut
English → English (WordNet) Definition: prosecute prosecute v 1: conduct a prosecution in a court of law 2: bring a criminal action against (in a trial); “The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson” [ant: defend] 3: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; “She pursued many activities”; “They engaged in a discussion” [syn: engage, pursue]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Prosecute Prosecute \Pros"e*cute\, v. i. 1. To follow after. [Obs.] --Latimer. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) To institute and carry on a legal prosecution; as, to prosecute for public offenses. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster] Prosecute \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.] [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] I am beloved Hermia; Why should not I, then, prosecute my right ? --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To seek to obtain by legal process; as, to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] To acquit themselves and prosecute their foes. --Milton. [1913 Webster]