Definition of Accusation

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Accusation
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A charge of the commission of a criminal offense.

  • Accusation
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    A formal charge against a person, to the effect that he is guilty of a punishable offense, laid before a court or magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into the alleged crime. See Accuse.