Prosecuted

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Prosecute \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}.]
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     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.
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              I am beloved Hermia;
              Why should not I, then, prosecute my right ? --Shak.
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     2. To seek to obtain by legal process; as, to prosecute a
        right or a claim in a court of law.
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     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.
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              To acquit themselves and prosecute their foes.
                                                    --Milton.
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