Answer: prosecuted

AnswerCrossword Clue
prosecutedPROSECUTE, to pursue by law
prosecutedInstitute legal proceedings in respect of (a claim or offense)
prosecutedCarry on (a trade or pursuit)
prosecutedInstitute legal proceedings against (a person or organization)
prosecutedContinue with (a course of action) with a view to its completion
prosecuted(of a lawyer) Conduct the case against the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit