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bring charges
[/brɪŋ ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪz/]
verb phrase
apresentar acusações
1.
To formally accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing by initiating legal proceedings
The prosecutor decided to bring charges against the defendant for fraud.
O promotor decidiu apresentar acusações contra o réu por fraude.
2.
To file a formal complaint or accusation in court
They brought charges of embezzlement against the company's treasurer.
Eles apresentaram acusações de desfalque contra o tesoureiro da empresa.
Synonyms
press charges
file charges
lodge charges
indict
accuse
Antonyms
drop charges
dismiss charges
acquit
exonerate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
apresentar acusações
Most common usage in formal legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
apresentar acusações
Standard legal terminology
São Paulo
apresentar acusações
Standard legal terminology
Portugal
apresentar acusações
Used in formal legal proceedings; may also use 'acusar'
Related Idioms & Phrases
press charges against someone
file charges against someone
lay charges
prefer charges
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