NichiDict

公訴

こうそ
[kouso]

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruTransitive

law(public) prosecution; indictment; accusation

Examples

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.