"Filed at" vs. "Filed with"
Hi! I'd like some clarifications on prepositions used when filing/ lodging complaints.
I've always used the phrase "filed at" or "filed in."
Ex.
filed in court
filed at the Court of Appeals
But recently, I encountered the phrase "filed with" (ex. Filed with the United Nations) and after some googling, found out it's more commonly used than the former.
I'm surprised I haven't encountered it more often before, and it doesn't make as much sense to me as "filed at"
Can someone please explain why the preposition "with" is used when someone is filing a case or complaint at a certain body.
I was of the impression "filed with" would mean the case was filed along with the body. In addition, when would you use each preposition?
Thanks!
Top answer
iwishforsun Can someone please explain why the preposition "with" is used when someone is filing a case or complaint at a certain body. It is just the general practice, that is all. iwishforsun when would you use each preposition?
- iwishforsun Can someone please explain why the preposition "with" is used when someone is filing a case or complaint at a certain body.
- It is just the general practice, that is all.
- iwishforsun when would you use each preposition?
- They would all be synonymous, but as you found, 'with' is more common there.
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iwishforsunCan someone please explain why the preposition "with" is used when someone is filing a case or complaint at a certain body.
It is just the general practice, that is all.
iwishforsunwhen would you use each preposition?
They would all be synonymous, but as you found, 'with' is more common there.
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