# prosecuting

Pronunciation: US say "PRAH-si-kyoo-ting" /ˈpɹɑsɪkjutɪŋ/; UK say "PROS-i-kyoo-ting" /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of prosecute. — present participle and gerund of prosecute
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of prosecute. Use this form for the act of taking someone to court.
   - _The district attorney is prosecuting several suspects in connection with the robbery._
   - _Prosecuting environmental crimes often requires specialized legal expertise._

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