1. past tense of prosecute; to officially charge someone with a crime and try to prove their guilt in court
Usage: legal context
2. past tense of prosecute; to continue with or carry out something with determination
Usage: formal

Examples

• The defendant was prosecuted for theft.
• She was prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
• The company prosecuted its case against the competitor.
• He prosecuted his research with great dedication.
• The war was prosecuted for three long years.
• They prosecuted their business interests aggressively.