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Call to account, investigate. For example, He was acquitted, but one day soon he'll be brought to book , or As for your records, the IRS is sure to bring you to book concerning your tax deductions . This term uses book in the sense of “a written record,” such as an account book or ledger. [c. 1800]Advertisement
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