摘発

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The spelling is 摘発, read てきはつ, and it combines 摘, meaning pick out, with 発, meaning uncover or bring to light.
• Basic usage: The basic sense of 摘発 is the official detection and exposure of illegal activity or rule violations by an investigative or supervisory authority.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Official enforcement rather than casual discovery
  • Both examples use the form 摘発. It suits contexts in which responsible authorities uncover counterfeit sales or rule violations, not merely someone noticing a problem by chance.
• A counterfeit shop and procedures for detecting violations
  • 推理劇では偽造品を売る店が摘発されました。 — In the detective play, a shop selling counterfeit goods was exposed.
  • 研修で規則違反を摘発するまでの手順を確認しました。 — During training, we reviewed the procedure for identifying rule violations.