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/akusaˈθjon/ ES
/akusaˈsjon/ MX
Translation
accusation, charge
Word origin
From Latin accusatio, from accusare ('to call to account'), from ad ('towards') plus causa ('cause, legal case'). English 'accusation' and 'cause' share the root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- accusatio
- English cognates
- accusation, cause
Grammar
Examples
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The accusation had no solid evidence.
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He denied all the charges before the judge.
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It is a very serious accusation that has to be proven.
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What is that accusation against my client based on?
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The prosecution asked for ten years in prison.
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