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accusation

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. accusation
2. complaint

A noun referring to a formal legal accusation or complaint filed with law enforcement or a prosecutor by a victim or third party. It is a legal term used when someone officially reports a crime and requests prosecution of the offender.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I was shocked to hear that last week's matter was formally reported to the police.

Sentence 2

I'm embarrassed that I laughed it off as "way too dramatic to press charges."

Sentence 3

You're all talk — can you actually file a criminal complaint?

Sentence 4

Is there a real reason you're filing criminal charges instead of just a police report?

Sentence 5

At the board meeting, it was decided to press charges on suspicion of breach of trust.