立案

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Meaning and Usage

The term 立案 (lì’àn) specifically refers to the official filing or registration of a legal case or complaint by authorities such as the police or courts. It marks the formal start of an investigation or judicial process.

Contexts

This word is commonly used in legal, police, and administrative contexts. When a complaint or report is accepted and registered, it is said to be 立案. Without 立案, no formal investigation or legal proceedings can begin.

Common Collocations

These collocations emphasize the procedural and official nature of 立案.

Usage Notes

立案 is a formal term and is rarely used outside legal or official administrative contexts. It differs from simply reporting an incident; 立案 implies that the authorities have accepted the case for formal processing. Avoid confusing it with 报案, which means to report a case but does not necessarily mean it has been officially filed.

Summary

Use 立案 when discussing the formal acceptance and registration of legal cases or complaints, especially in police or court settings. It signals the beginning of official investigation or judicial action.

Example Sentences

The police have already filed a case and started investigating this theft.

Only after filing a case can the matter enter judicial procedures.

The lawyer advised the client to file a case quickly to protect their legal