Is this sentence proper?

[Scarlett]

It seems to me prosecuting is the wrong word.

 

<<Our campaign will start prosecuting our case>>

[Robin M]

Looks that way but the official definition is "institute legal proceedings against (a person or organization)"   It would have sounded better if the comment was  will start proving or defending our belief that  (fill in the blank). 

 

[Scarlett]

5 minutes ago, Robin M said:

Looks that way but the official definition is "institute legal proceedings against (a person or organization)"   It would have sounded better if the comment was  will start proving or defending our belief that  (fill in the blank). 

 

But he isn’t saying he is going to institute legal proceedings against his case is he?  That isn’t what he means is it?

[Robin M]

I don't think so. Without getting overtly political, what I read is that he meant is that they (his campaign) will present their case to prove that the rules and laws were not followed and the data is wrong. 

I do think once the legal steps are followed and any false data is removed, it will be proved Biden won, but until he sees the true numbers, he won't let the issue rest.  

Edited November 8, 2020 by Robin M

[Bootsie]

11 minutes ago, Scarlett said:

But he isn’t saying he is going to institute legal proceedings against his case is he?  That isn’t what he means is it?

It means that they will be instituting legal proceedings in respect to their claim  

I think the word is being used in the way it is in the sentence below:

• ‘If, for example, the plaintiff has been guilty of unreasonable delay in prosecuting his claim, the court may decline to award interest for the full period from the date of loss.’

[Halftime Hope]

5 hours ago, Scarlett said:

It seems to me prosecuting is the wrong word.

 

<<Our campaign will start prosecuting our case>>

In my experience, it is a secondary, less commonly used, meaning of the verb "to prosecute"  Here is the definition that I think of when I hear it used in the context Scarlett gave: 

From The Free Dictionary: 

2.

a. To pursue (an undertaking, for example) until completion; continue to the very end: prosecute a war.

b. To carry on, engage in, or practice (an occupation or business).

Edited November 8, 2020 by Halftime Hope