Take to court Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To officially accuse someone of breaking the law and begin a legal process against them in a court of law.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal legal expression, common in both spoken and written English. It's often used with 'someone' ("take someone to court"). Common alternatives are 'sue' (for civil cases) and 'press charges' (for criminal).
Example Sentences
They decided to take the company to court after the accident.
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If you don't pay, I may have to take you to court.
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She wants to take her neighbor to court over the noise.
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If talks don’t work, we’ll just take them to court and let the judge decide.
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He threatened to take me to court over the broken contract, but never did.
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Sometimes the only way to resolve a dispute is to take it to court.
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