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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
prosecutes, prosecuting, prosecuted |
| definition: |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law.
The lawyer prosecuted the man for breaking into a house.- similar words:
- enforce, indict, sue, try
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| related words: |
enforce, oppress, try |
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| derivation: |
prosecutable (adj.) |
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