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Definition bring before in British English

bring before phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make someone go to court because they have been accused of doing something wrong

Example

He had never been charged or brought before a judge.

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2

to arrange for a case to be discussed in a court, committee, or parliament

Example

They plan to bring the issue before the UN Security Council.

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Definition bring before in British English