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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It is further alleged that the accused were able to conceal the situation by not allowing the minor access to medical appointments and removing them from church activities, Our Quad Cities reports, citing the affidavits.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
While police later debunked this theory, this brazen claim altered the reputation of the accused and resulted in a lawsuit against the armchair detective who made the false statement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 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
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
While police later debunked this theory, this brazen claim altered the reputation of the accused and resulted in a lawsuit against the armchair detective who made the false statement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 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
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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