the accused
noun
: the person(s) charged with a crime
The accused was found not guilty.
All of he accused were found not guilty.
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On Friday, May 29, an Orange County judge dismissed the indictment against Yu after learning that the Orange County District Attorney's Office withheld evidence that may have cleared the accused, per NBC 4, CBS News and the New York Post.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
For John Adams, the Boston Massacre was an opportunity to demonstrate Americans’ respect for the rule of law, including the fundamental right of the accused to a fair trial and adequate defense.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Except, of course, that was never fair to the accused.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
If the Senate votes by a two-thirds majority to convict, only then can the accused be removed from office.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
For John Adams, the Boston Massacre was an opportunity to demonstrate Americans’ respect for the rule of law, including the fundamental right of the accused to a fair trial and adequate defense.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Except, of course, that was never fair to the accused.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
If the Senate votes by a two-thirds majority to convict, only then can the accused be removed from office.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the accused
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“The accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20accused. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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