prosecute (verb)

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

prosecute (verb)

bring a criminal action against (in a trial)

"The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"

prosecute, engage, pursue (verb)

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

"She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"

prosecute (Verb)

To start civil or criminal proceedings against.

prosecute (Verb)

To charge, try.

prosecute (Verb)

To pursue something to the end.

prosecute

A prosecutor is a legal representative of the prosecution in states with either the common law adversarial system or the civil law inquisitorial system. The prosecution is the legal party responsible for presenting the case in a criminal trial against an individual accused of breaking the law. Typically, the prosecutor represents the state or the government in the case brought against the accused person.