Accused
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Accused (əˈkjuːzd)
Accused is a legal term referring to a person or entity who is charged with a crime or offense. The term is often used in the context of criminal law, where the accused is the defendant in a criminal trial.
Etymology
The term "accused" comes from the Latin word "accusare", which means "to call to account". It has been used in English since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Defendant: A person or entity against whom a lawsuit has been filed in court. In criminal cases, the defendant is often referred to as the accused.
- Charge: A formal accusation made by a governmental authority asserting that somebody has committed a crime.
- Crime: An act committed in violation of a law prohibiting it and for which a punishment has been prescribed.
- Offense: A violation of the legal code, which can be a crime or a lesser violation, such as a misdemeanor or infraction.
- Criminal Law: The body of law that relates to crime. It proscribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Accused
- Wikipedia's article - Accused
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