prosecute

verb

(transitive, law) To start criminal proceedings against.

(transitive, law) To charge, try.

To seek to obtain by legal process.

(transitive) To pursue something to the end.

Roots

propro- · Latin · forth, forward sequor-secut · Latin · follow

Synonyms for prosecute

indictv pursuev arraignv implead accusev litigatev suev enforcev

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Where does prosecute come from?

The word prosecute breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pro-, from Latin pro (“forth, forward”); and -secut, from Latin sequor (“follow”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.