prosecute
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/verb
Definitions
To start criminal proceedings against.
Example: to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot
To charge, try.
To seek to obtain by legal process.
Example: to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law
To pursue something to the end.
Example: to prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim