noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
criminal complaint; indictment; legal action
Legal term for filing a formal criminal complaint or accusation with authorities, initiating prosecution. Used as both noun and suru-verb.
被害者は警察に告訴した。
The victim filed a criminal complaint with the police.
彼は名誉毀損で告訴された。
He was charged with defamation.