Accusation

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌæk.jÊŠ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Alternative forms

• obsolete accusasiowne 15th century
• obsolete accusacion 15th century

Origin

First attested in the late 14th century. From Old French acusacion (French accusation), from Latin accūsātiō ("accusation, indictment"), from accūsō ("blame, accuse"). More at accuse.

Full definition of accusation

Noun

1. The act of accusing.
• Shakespeare, Henry VIII, III-i, We come not by the way of accusation
  To taint that honor every good tongue blesses.
2. (legal) A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.They set up over his head his accusation - Matthew 27:37
3. An allegation.

Synonyms

• impeachment
• crimination
• censure
• charge

Anagrams

• anacoustic