accusation
1. [ noun ] (law,criminal law) a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
Synonyms: accusal
Related terms: charge incrimination recrimination information implication allegation indictment preferment imprecation imputation self-accusation charge
2. [ noun ] (law) an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
Synonyms: charge
Examples:

"the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving"

Related terms: assertion countercharge charge
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