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prefer charges
[prɪˈfɜr ˈtʃɑrdʒɪz]
verb phrase
apresentar acusações
1.
To formally lodge or file criminal charges against someone in a court of law
The prosecutor decided to prefer charges against the defendant for assault.
O promotor decidiu apresentar acusações contra o réu por agressão.
2.
To make a formal complaint or accusation in legal proceedings
She chose to prefer charges after consulting with her attorney.
Ela optou por apresentar acusações após consultar seu advogado.
Synonyms
file charges
lodge charges
bring charges
press charges
level charges
Antonyms
drop charges
dismiss charges
withdraw charges
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
apresentar acusações
Standard legal terminology in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
apresentar queixa
Formal legal context in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
prefer charges against someone
file formal charges
lodge an accusation
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