prosecuting

[US]/[ˈprɒsɪkjuːɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈprɑːsɪkjuːɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (present participle of prosecute)Taking legal action against someone; bringing a case to court.; Pursuing a course of action with determination.

Phrases & Collocations

prosecuting attorney

prosecuting case

prosecuting evidence

prosecuting witness

prosecuting parties

being prosecuted

prosecuting vigorously

prosecuting officials

prosecuting defendant

prosecuting authority

Example Sentences

the district attorney is prosecuting the suspect for theft.

the government is prosecuting the case with considerable resources.

he faced the possibility of being prosecuted for fraud.

the defense attorney argued against prosecuting the minor.

is it worth prosecuting him given the lack of evidence?

the judge decided against prosecuting due to insufficient proof.

they are prosecuting the company for environmental violations.

the prosecutor is prosecuting the defendant aggressively.

the police recommended prosecuting the individual for assault.

the court is prosecuting the case with a focus on fairness.

the decision of whether to prosecute rests with the da.

they were prosecuting the case despite numerous challenges.

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