to prosecute a trade

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• prosecute — pros‧e‧cute [ˈprɒsɪkjuːt ǁ ˈprɑː ] verb [intransitive, transitive] LAW 1. if the state authorities prosecute someone, they officially say that person must be judged by a court of law for a particular crime: • Shoplifters (= people who steal… …   Financial and business terms

• prosecute — ► VERB 1) institute legal proceedings against (someone) or with reference to (a crime). 2) continue (a course of action) with a view to completion. 3) archaic carry on (a trade or pursuit). DERIVATIVES prosecutable adjective. ORIGIN Latin… …   English terms dictionary

• Trade Practices Act 1974 — The Trade Practices Act 1974 is an act of the Parliament of Australia. The act provides for protection of consumers and prevents some restrictive trade practices of companies. It is the key antitrust law in Australia. It is administered by the… …   Wikipedia

• Trade group efforts against file sharing — Arts and media industry trade groups such as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) strongly oppose and attempt to prevent copyright infringement through file sharing. The… …   Wikipedia

• prosecute — v.tr. 1 (also absol.) a institute legal proceedings against (a person). b institute a prosecution with reference to (a claim, crime, etc.) (decided not to prosecute). 2 follow up, pursue (an inquiry, studies, etc.). 3 carry on (a trade, pursuit,… …   Useful english dictionary

• prosecute — verb 1》 institute or conduct legal proceedings against.     ↘institute legal proceedings in respect of (a claim or offence). 2》 continue with a view to completion.     ↘archaic carry on (a trade or pursuit). Derivatives prosecutable adjective… …   English new terms dictionary

• Federal Trade Commission — ☆ Federal Trade Commission n. a U.S. federal agency whose duty is to investigate unfair methods of competition in business, fraudulent advertising, etc., and to restrain or prosecute those charged with such practices * * * ➡ FTC. * * * …   Universalium

• carry on trade — or business To conduct, prosecute or continue a particular avocation or business as a continuous operation or permanent occupation. The repetition of acts may be sufficient. To hold one s self out to others as engaged in the selling of goods or… …   Black's law dictionary

• carry on trade or business — To conduct, prosecute or continue a particular avocation or business as a continuous operation or permanent occupation. The repetition of acts may be sufficient. To hold one s self out to others as engaged in the selling of goods or services.… …   Black's law dictionary

• carry on trade — or business To conduct, prosecute or continue a particular avocation or business as a continuous operation or permanent occupation. The repetition of acts may be sufficient. To hold one s self out to others as engaged in the selling of goods or… …   Black's law dictionary

• carry on trade or business — To conduct, prosecute or continue a particular avocation or business as a continuous operation or permanent occupation. The repetition of acts may be sufficient. To hold one s self out to others as engaged in the selling of goods or services.… …   Black's law dictionary