prosecute

strafrechtlich verfolgen, anklagen

Ein Strafverfahren gegen jemanden einleiten, weil man glaubt, dass diese Person gegen das Gesetz verstoßen hat.

In einfachem Englisch: To bring a case against someone in court because you believe they have broken the law.

• The authorities decided to prosecute.
• They prosecuted him for stealing a car.
• Can the police prosecute without enough evidence?

So benutzt man es: prosecute someone for something (The authorities prosecuted the company for fraud.); prosecute someone for doing something (They prosecuted her for driving without a licence.)

Synonyme: bring charges against

Häufige Wendungen: prosecute someone, prosecute for theft, prosecute a case

vorantreiben, durchführen

Eine Tätigkeit oder einen Plan entschlossen bis zum Abschluss weiterführen.

In einfachem Englisch: To continue an activity or plan with determination until it is finished.

• They prosecuted the campaign vigorously.
• The government continued to prosecute the war.
• The committee prosecuted its inquiry despite repeated delays.

Synonyme: pursue, carry out

Häufige Wendungen: prosecute a war, prosecute an investigation, prosecute a campaign

gerichtlich geltend machen

Vor Gericht versuchen, ein Recht durchzusetzen oder einen Anspruch zu klären.

In einfachem Englisch: To try to obtain a right or settle a claim through a court.

• She hired a lawyer to prosecute her claim.
• They prosecuted their right to the property in court.
• The company will prosecute its claim for damages.

Synonyme: pursue legally

Häufige Wendungen: prosecute a claim, prosecute a right, prosecute an action