prosecute
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/ˈprɑːsɪkjuːt/
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/ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/
to officially charge someone with a crime in court
The state will prosecute anyone who breaks this law.
州はこの法律を破る者を誰でも起訴する。
to act as a lawyer in court for the side that accuses someone of a crime
The lawyer will prosecute the case against the defendant.
弁護士は被告に対する事件を検察官として起訴する。
to continue doing something
They decided to prosecute their plan despite the difficulties.
困難にもかかわらず、彼らは計画を続行することに決めた。