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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Two minors are also among the accused at the state level, according to the news release.
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Rather, the Court’s job is to determine whether the evidence supports a finding that there is a high likelihood the accused committed the crime in question.
—Eric MacRamalla, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
He was used to listening to prosecutors present their cases but never had questioned the guilt or innocence of the accused.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The news doesn’t use a photo of the accused with their loved ones – that would breed some empathy and doubt – but a mug shot shows guilt.
—Jessica Brand, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Rather, the Court’s job is to determine whether the evidence supports a finding that there is a high likelihood the accused committed the crime in question.
—Eric MacRamalla, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
He was used to listening to prosecutors present their cases but never had questioned the guilt or innocence of the accused.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The news doesn’t use a photo of the accused with their loved ones – that would breed some empathy and doubt – but a mug shot shows guilt.
—Jessica Brand, Oc Register, 15 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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