accused
Pronunciation: [əˈkjuːzd]
Word
Context: “legal”
(noun) a person who is said to have done something wrong or illegal. This means that someone believes they broke a law or rule and they might have to go to court.
Example
The accused was found innocent after a long trial.
Example
The accused did not have any proof of their innocence.
Example
Who is the accused in this case?
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