Prosecute girl (3)

I believe the answer is:

sue

This clue is a double definition.

'prosecute' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'girl' is the second definition.

(Other definitions for sue that I've seen before include "Litigious girl" , "Take legal case against" , "Legally challenge" , "Institute legal proceedings (against someone)" , "Bring charges against - girl" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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