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feminine

/a.ky.za.sjɔ̃/

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Translation

accusation, charge

Word origin

From Latin accusatio, from accusare ('to call to account, to blame'), built on ad- ('towards') and causa ('lawsuit, cause').

Origin
Latin
Root
accusatio
English cognates
accusation, accuse, cause

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralaccusations

Examples

rejette .

He denies all the accusations made against him.

L' ' .

The prosecution presented no serious evidence.

C' , pesez .

That is a serious accusation, weigh your words.

l' .

The judge listened to the prosecution and then the defence.

blanchie .

She was cleared of all charges.

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This word is part of lesson 33.