Accusation

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Accusation (/əˌkjuːˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/)

An accusation is a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal, or the act of making such a statement.

Etymology

The term "accusation" is derived from the Latin word "accusationem", meaning "a calling to account", which is from "accusare", meaning "to call to account".

Related Terms

  • Allegation: An assertion, statement, or declaration (often made without proof or detailed evidence) accusing someone of having done something wrong or illegal.
  • Indictment: A formal accusation that a person has committed a crime, typically issued by a grand jury.
  • Prosecution: The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.
  • Defendant: An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
  • Plaintiff: A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

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