prosecuting (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒsɪkjuːtɪŋ/
Definition
To formally accuse someone of a crime and try to prove in court that they are guilty.
Examples
The state decided to prosecute the company for environmental violations.
They are prosecuting him for fraud and embezzlement.
The lawyer was known for successfully prosecuting complex cases.
How to Use prosecuting
- prosecute a case (collocation)
- To take legal action in court to try to prove someone guilty of a crime. — "The lawyer was hired to prosecute the case on behalf of the victim."
- prosecute someone for (prepositional phrase)
- To formally accuse and try someone in court for a specific offense. — "The authorities decided to prosecute the officials for corruption."
- prosecute a crime (collocation)
- To take legal action to punish someone for committing a crime. — "The police are working to gather evidence to prosecute the crime."
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