- present tense form of prosecute (3rd person singular).
prosecutes
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Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the gravest atrocities and acts as a last resort when countries do not have adequate legal systems to ensure accountability.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
It investigates alleged crimes and prosecutes when evidentiary standards are met.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
Greg Apt, a former public defender who served under Gascón as second-in-command of the unit that prosecutes police cases, said he quit last year out of frustration with the new leadership.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
The CPS, an independent body, prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2025
Wright, Sir Nathan, prosecutes the Earl of Warwick when a serjeant, ii.
From State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social by Various
