bring a charge against someone or something
- bring a charge against someone or something
bring a charge against someone or something
to file a complaint against someone or a group; to begin a legal process against someone or a group. (
A charge
can also be
charges
even if only one charge is involved.) •
We brought a charge against the town council.
•
Sam brought charges against Jeff.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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