prosecute

poursuivre en justice

Engager une procédure devant un tribunal contre quelqu’un que l’on pense avoir enfreint la loi.

En anglais simple : 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?

Comment l'utiliser : prosecute someone for something (The authorities prosecuted the company for fraud.); prosecute someone for doing something (They prosecuted her for driving without a licence.)

Synonymes : bring charges against

Expressions courantes : prosecute someone, prosecute for theft, prosecute a case

mener à bien, poursuivre

Poursuivre une activité ou un projet avec détermination jusqu’à son achèvement.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : pursue, carry out

Expressions courantes : prosecute a war, prosecute an investigation, prosecute a campaign

faire valoir en justice

Chercher à obtenir un droit ou à régler une demande en passant par un tribunal.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : pursue legally

Expressions courantes : prosecute a claim, prosecute a right, prosecute an action