Accusation
WordNet
noun
(1) An assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
"The newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving"
(2) A formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
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Etymology
, from . See .
Noun
- The act of accusing or charging with a crime or with a lighter offense.
- That of which one is accused; the charge of an offense or crime, or the declaration containing the charge.
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- [They] set up over his head his accusation - Matthew 27:37
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- A declaration of fault or blame against another.