Accused Definition
ə-kyo͝ozd
noun
The defendant in a criminal case.
American Heritage
A person who is blamed for a wrongdoing.
Webster's New World Law
A person who has been arrested or formally charged by an indictment, information, or presentment with a crime.
Webster's New World Law
(law) The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.
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adjective
Having been accused; being the target of accusations.
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