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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However, a couple of the accused have released statements regarding the legal action. Moná Thomas, People.com, 4 July 2025 While the jury did not convict on the most serious charges, many see the partial verdict as a signal that power and proximity to fame can still sway outcomes, especially when the accused holds cultural influence. Taryn Finley, refinery29.com, 2 July 2025 Policing skewed heavily toward results rather than the rights of the accused, former officers said. Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 Among the accused, a Washington state doctor who reportedly diverted prescription drugs originally intended for children, a press release from the Western District of Washington said. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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