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   Ac·cu·sa·tion

   /ˌakyəˈzāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong: "accusations of bribery"
   • ▪ the action or process of accusing someone: "there was accusation in Brian's voice"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin accusatio(n-), from accusare ‘call to account’ (see accuse).

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   What is the legal definition of an accusation?

   • ['ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən, ˌækjuːˈzeɪʃən'] a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt. How do you pronounce accusation? Pronounce accusation as ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən. 1. Noun, singular or mass Your friend may not take the news well and may even become angry at you for making the accusation. 1.

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   What is an example of accusation?

   • Accused is also used as a noun to refer to a person or people who have been charged with a crime, often as the accused. Statements that suggest or outright say that someone did something wrong can be described as accusatory. Example: If you’re going to make an accusation that serious, you’d better have some evidence to back it up.

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   What is a person who makes an accusation called?

   • A person who makes an accusation (who accuses) is called an accuser (especially when the accusation involves a crime). The adjective accused means charged with a crime or other offense. Accused is also used as a noun to refer to a person or people who have been charged with a crime, often as the accused.

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   Where did the word accusation come from?

   • First attested in the late 14th century. From Old French acusacion (French accusation ), from Latin accūsātiō (“accusation, indictment”), from accūsō (“blame, accuse”). More at accuse. The history of this accusation is by no means clear. His accusation and fury were plain on his flushed face.

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   An accusation is a claim that someone is guilty of a crime or offense. To make an accusation is to accuse someone. This can happen in everyday situations, such as children accusing each other of not sharing. But accusation is typically used in a legal context to refer to an official claim or charge that a crime has been committed.

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   Learn the meaning of accusation, a statement or fact of accusing someone of something wrong or illegal. See synonyms, antonyms, collocations, and usage examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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   Definitions of accusation. noun. an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence. synonyms: charge. see more. noun. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt. synonyms: accusal. see more.

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   An accusation is a statement in which you say that someone has done something bad. Learn more about this word and see how to say it in different languages.

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    4 days ago · An accusation is a statement or claim that someone has done something wrong or committed a crime. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of the word accusation with Collins English Dictionary.