Accusation (en. Charge)

/akyza-sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Imputation of a reprehensible act to someone.

The accusation made against him is very serious.

L'accusation portée contre lui est très grave.

Judicial procedure by which a person is accused.

The accusation was brought by the public prosecutor.

L'accusation a été formée par le ministère public.

Formal charge of guilt.

He denied all the accusations against him.

Il a démenti toutes les accusations à son encontre.

From Latin accusatio, -onis.

false accusation

Groundless or inaccurate accusation.

fausse accusation

to make an accusation

To make a formal statement of accusation against someone.

porter une accusation

to respond to an accusation

To defend or justify one’s position in the face of an accusation.

répondre à une accusation

to accuse

Action of designating a person as responsible for an act.

accuser

responsibility

Obligation to answer for an action or a decision.

responsabilité

guilt

State of a person responsible for a fault.

culpabilité

Accusation without evidence.

It's just a rumor, a bogus accusation.

C'est juste une rumeur, une accusation bidon.

False denunciation.

He made a baseless accusation to harm his reputation.

Il a lancé une accusation gratuite pour nuire à sa réputation.