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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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