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Prosecute For Wrong Use Crossword Clue

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noun

• French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)

verb

• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

29%9Prosecute for a crime
verb

• bring an accusation against; level a charge against

• rebuke formally

29%8Prosecute or defend in court
verb

• engage in legal proceedings

• institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

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The Guardian Cryptic04 Jun 2007 Across 17
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