Prosecuting
/prəˈsɒk.juː.tɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Commencing and carrying forward a legal action against someone in a criminal case.
The district attorney is prosecuting the defendant for fraud.
Forms
- prosecute
- prosecuted
- prosecutes
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Commentary
The term prosecuting is the present participle of prosecute, indicating the ongoing action of bringing or conducting a criminal case. It is primarily used in criminal law contexts.
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