Also means
to prosecute
Usage Note
Perseguire uses avere in compound tenses. In everyday language it means 'to pursue a goal' (perseguire un obiettivo); in legal language it means 'to prosecute' (perseguire penalmente = to prosecute criminally). Do not confuse with inseguire (to chase physically).
Examples
"L'azienda persegue obiettivi ambiziosi."
Natural Translation
The company pursues ambitious goals.
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