prosecute

perseguire penalmente

Avviare un procedimento in tribunale contro qualcuno che si ritiene abbia violato la legge.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: prosecute someone for something (The authorities prosecuted the company for fraud.); prosecute someone for doing something (They prosecuted her for driving without a licence.)

Sinonimi: bring charges against

Espressioni comuni: prosecute someone, prosecute for theft, prosecute a case

portare avanti, perseguire

Proseguire un’attività o un progetto con determinazione fino a completarlo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: pursue, carry out

Espressioni comuni: prosecute a war, prosecute an investigation, prosecute a campaign

far valere in giudizio

Cercare di ottenere un diritto o risolvere una richiesta attraverso un tribunale.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: pursue legally

Espressioni comuni: prosecute a claim, prosecute a right, prosecute an action