to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a law court, or (of a lawyer) to try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime
They were prosecuted for fishing in the river without a permit.
The determined prosecutor meticulously presented the evidence to prosecute the accused in the high-profile trial.
The decision to prosecute the white-collar criminals was a crucial step in upholding justice.
The defense attorney skillfully countered the arguments presented by the prosecutor during the courtroom prosecution.
The legal team worked tirelessly to prosecute the case, aiming for a fair and just resolution.
