register; file a case; institute legal proceedings
Meanings
3 senses · 11 examplesverb
to register with the competent authority; to put on record; to file for the record
formalCommonly used in administrative and business contexts for official registration.
To set up a factory, one must register with the competent authority.
The new company completed its registration filing at the Administration for Industry and Commerce.
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This project needs to be filed with the relevant departments for the record.
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to establish a special case; to set up a special investigation; to place a case on file for investigation
formalOften used in legal, disciplinary, and supervisory contexts when authorities decide to formally investigate a matter.
The police placed this case on file for review.
The disciplinary inspection department filed a case and discovered multiple violations during the investigation.
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The procuratorate decided to file the corruption case for investigation.
Due to insufficient evidence, it is impossible to file the case.
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to file a case for litigation; to institute legal proceedings; to accept a case for trial
formalSpecifically refers to the court's decision to formally accept a case and begin judicial proceedings.
The court has formally filed and accepted the case.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant with the court.
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In private prosecution cases, the victim directly files the case with the court.
If the conditions for prosecution are met, the case should be filed within seven days.