# prosecuted

Pronunciation: US say "PRAH-si-kyoo-tid" /ˈpɹɑsɪkjutɪd/; UK say "PROS-i-kyoo-tid" /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːtɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of prosecute. — simple past and past participle of prosecute
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of prosecute. Use this form for legal action that already happened.
   - _The state prosecuted him for fraud after a two-year investigation._
   - _Several executives were prosecuted once the financial records came to light._

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