prosecute in German
prosecute in German is belangen, gerichtlich, anklagen — prosecute means to formally charge someone with a crime and pursue legal action against them in court.
prosecute in German
belangen
(transitive, law) To start criminal proceedings against.
gerichtlich
(transitive, law) To start criminal proceedings against.
anklagen
(transitive, law) To charge, try.
bestrafen
(transitive, law) To charge, try.
vor Gericht stellen
(transitive, law) To charge, try.
betreiben
(transitive) To pursue something to the end.
verfolgen
(transitive) To pursue something to the end.
What does "prosecute" mean?
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verb To formally charge someone with a crime and pursue legal action against them in court.
"The company was prosecuted for violating safety regulations."
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verb (formal) To carry a task or plan through to its conclusion.
"The army prosecuted the campaign with great determination."
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prosecute in a sentence
- The company was prosecuted for violating safety regulations.
- He was prosecuted for tax fraud after a lengthy investigation.
- The army prosecuted the campaign with great determination.
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What is "prosecute" in German?
"prosecute" in German is belangen, gerichtlich, anklagen. prosecute means: To formally charge someone with a crime and pursue legal action against them in court.
How do you use "prosecute" in a sentence?
Example: "The company was prosecuted for violating safety regulations." In German, "prosecute" is belangen, gerichtlich, anklagen.
Are there other ways to say "prosecute" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "prosecute": belangen, gerichtlich, anklagen, bestrafen, vor Gericht stellen, betreiben.
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