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Chinese dictionary
v.file a lawsuit; bring a suit/an action against somebody
依法起诉某人
prosecute somebody in accordance with the law
她在本地法院起诉。
She began a suit in a local court.
她起诉要求赔偿损失。
She sued for damages.
她因偷窃被起诉。
She was indicted on a charge of theft.
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Word usage
- Note"起诉" is different from "控诉". "起诉" is a legal act; the recipients of "控诉" are the relevant state departments, social organizations or the public; "控诉" doesn't belong to judicial procedures and has no legal significance.