Meaning of press charges | Babel Free

Definitions

To formally accuse a person of a crime, especially by an ordinary person.

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Examples

“I'm pressing charges against you for assaulting me.”

“"Still, it's not as though women don't commit acts of violence. She herself is a prime example, otherwise we wouldn't even be talking about this. I'm pretty sure you'd be within your right to press charges."”

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