lay charges
phrase
British
: to accuse someone officially of doing something illegal
Police are deciding whether to lay charges (against her).
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“Lay charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lay%20charges. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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