An accusation or denunciation — reporting wrongdoing or a crime to authorities; a formal complaint often used in legal contexts.
社員が会社の不正を警察に告発した。
An employee reported the company's wrongdoing to the police.
告発を受けて捜査が開始された。
An investigation was launched after the accusation was filed.
虚偽の告発は名誉毀損となる可能性がある。
False accusations can potentially constitute defamation.