立件する
検察は被疑者を起訴するために事件を立件した。
The prosecution filed charges to indict the suspect.
To formally file charges or initiate legal proceedings against someone in a criminal case.
警察は証拠を集めた後、検察に立件を依頼した。
After gathering evidence, the police requested the prosecutor's office to file charges.
被告人は立件された容疑を否認した。
The defendant denied the charges that were filed against them.
Often used in the context of criminal investigations where evidence is sufficient to proceed to prosecution.
Pro Tip
Legal vs. General Use
立件する is a technical legal term. Avoid using it in casual conversations; use 起訴する (to indict) or 告訴する (to accuse) instead.
Word Origin
From 立件 (りっけん, 'filing a case') + する ('to do'). 立件 is a legal term combining 立つ (たつ, 'to establish') and 件 (けん, 'case/matter').
Usage Notes
Primarily used in legal and prosecutorial contexts. Not applicable to civil cases or non-legal contexts.