Akusado (en. Accused)
a-ku-sa-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Individual accused of a crime or wrongdoing.
The accused is allowed to defend themselves in court.
Ang akusado ay pinapayagang magtanggol sa kanyang sarili sa hukuman.
Person suspected of involvement in an illegal activity.
The accused never made a statement regarding the incident.
Ang akusado ay hindi kailanman nagbigay ng pahayag hinggil sa insidente.
A person referred to in a legal case as guilty.
The evidence against the accused was not enough to convict him.
Ang mga ebidensiya laban sa akusado ay hindi sapat upang siyang hatulan.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'acusado'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
accused of a crime
A person accused of doing something bad or illegal.
akusado ng krimen
Related Words
accusation
Statement containing a charge against a person.
akusasyon
court
Place where legal trials are conducted.
hukuman
Slang Meanings
Anyone suspected or accused of a crime.
I thought my brother was the accused in the case, but it turned out to be someone else.
Akala ko, ang kapatid ko na ang akusado sa kaso, pero ibang tao pala.
Indicating being a victim or being blamed in a situation.
I'm always being accused of the problems here at home.
Lagi na lang akong akusado sa mga problema dito sa bahay.