prosecute a claim
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prosecute a claim for damages — file a lawsuit for damages … English contemporary dictionary
prosecute — pros·e·cute / prä si ˌkyüt/ vb cut·ed, cut·ing [Latin prosecutus, past participle of prosequi to pursue] vt 1: to institute and carry forward legal action against for redress or esp. punishment of a crime 2: to institute and carry on a lawsuit… … Law dictionary
prosecute — [präs′ə kyo͞ot΄] vt. prosecuted, prosecuting [ME prosecuten < L prosecutus, pp. of prosequi < pro , PRO 2 + sequi, to follow: see SEQUENT] 1. to follow up or pursue (something) to a conclusion [to prosecute a war with vigor] 2. to carry on; … English World dictionary
prosecute — verb ( cuted; cuting) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin prosecutus, past participle of prosequi to pursue more at pursue Date: 15th century transitive verb 1. to follow to the end ; pursue until finished < was…ordered to prosecute the war… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To follow or pursue with a view to reach, execute, or accomplish; to endeavor to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prosecute — v.tr. 1 (also absol.) a institute legal proceedings against (a person). b institute a prosecution with reference to (a claim, crime, etc.) (decided not to prosecute). 2 follow up, pursue (an inquiry, studies, etc.). 3 carry on (a trade, pursuit,… … Useful english dictionary
prosecute — verb 1》 institute or conduct legal proceedings against. ↘institute legal proceedings in respect of (a claim or offence). 2》 continue with a view to completion. ↘archaic carry on (a trade or pursuit). Derivatives prosecutable adjective… … English new terms dictionary
persecute - prosecute — ◊ persecute To persecute someone means to continually treat them badly and make them suffer, for example because of their political or religious beliefs. Members of these sects are ruthlessly persecuted. They claim that nobody is persecuted for… … Useful english dictionary
file a claim — index charge (accuse), complain (charge), impeach, lodge (bring a complaint), prosecute (charge) … Law dictionary
prefer a claim — index impeach, litigate, prosecute (charge), sue Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
sue — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. prosecute, bring suit, petition; beg, solicit, request; court, woo. See lawsuit, endearment. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To institute legal proceedings] Syn. prosecute, litigate, claim, file suit, bring… … English dictionary for students
