PROSECUTE

prosecute. Prosecute, v.t. to pursue, follow, sue, indict

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Pros″e‐cute (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prosecuted (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Prosecuting.] [[L. prosecutus, p. p. of prosequi to follow, pursue. See Pursue.]] 1. 1. To follow or pursue with a view to reach, execute, or accomplish; to endeavor to obtain or complete; to carry on; to continue; as, to prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim.
I am beloved Hermia; Why should not I, then, prosecute my right ? Shak. 2. 2. To seek to obtain by legal process; as, to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law.
3. 3. (Law) To pursue with the intention of punishing; to accuse of some crime or breach of law, or to pursue for redress or punishment, before a legal tribunal; to proceed against judicially; as, to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot.
To acquit themselves and prosecute their foes. Milton.