- present tense form of prosecute (3rd person singular).
prosecutes
Example Sentences
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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
He said he would improve the way the city attorney prosecutes gun crimes and animal abusers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
A remaining issue is that the SEC has its own judicial system with administrative courts through which it prosecutes alleged violations of its rules.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
It investigates alleged crimes and prosecutes when evidentiary standards are met.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
Luke, my boy, you will be just; while, if another man prosecutes him, he will see in him only the forger and the cheat, and fight his best to get him condemned.”
From Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family by George Manville Fenn
