prosecutes

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bring action against in court v.
follow through, persevere v.

VERB

bring action against in court

Synonyms

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arraign indict litigate sue summon try

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contest do

WEAK

bring suit bring to trial haul into court involve in litigation law prefer charges pull up put away put on docket put on trial see in court seek redress take to court turn on the heat

Antonyms

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exonerate

WEAK

cease free halt liberate pardon stop

VERB

follow through, persevere

Synonyms

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conduct engage in execute pursue

STRONG

continue direct discharge manage perform persist practice wage

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carry on carry through follow up put through see through work at

Antonyms

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ignore leave

STRONG

cease fail halt mismanage neglect stop

WEAK

exonerate free liberate pardon

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prosecutes

While the ICC prosecutes individuals, the ICJ adjudicates disputes between states.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the gravest atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

Two days earlier, the commission voted unanimously to bifurcate the duties of the city attorney, currently an elected official who prosecutes misdemeanors and represents the city in civil litigation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026

Jeffreys, Lord Chief-Justice, tries Lady Lisle, i. 239-275; summing up of, 263-269; and the jury, 270-272; prosecutes Lord Russell when a serjeant, ii.

From State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social by Various