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(public) prosecution; indictment; accusation
検察は被告人を公訴に付した。
The prosecution brought a public indictment against the defendant.
公訴の時効が成立して立件できなかった。
The statute of limitations for prosecution expired, preventing charges.
公訴を取り下げる判断が下された。
A decision was made to withdraw the prosecution.