01 n. The act of accusing or charging with a crime or with a lighter offense.
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The act of accusing or charging with a crime or with a lighter offense.“We come not by the way of accusation To taint that honor every good tongue blesses.” — Shak.
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That of which one is accused; the charge of an offense or crime, or the declaration containing the charge.“[They] set up over his head his accusation.” — Matt. xxvii. 37.
Syn.
Impeachment; crimination; censure; charge.