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feminine
/akusaˈθjon/
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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
Genderfeminine
Pluralacusaciones
Examples
sólida.
The accusation had no solid evidence.
.
He denied all the charges before the judge.
.
It is a very serious accusation that has to be proven.
¿ ?
What is that accusation against my client based on?
.
The prosecution asked for ten years in prison.
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