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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The law also expands the number of settings where a person accused of a crime can undergo an examination to determine whether the accused is competent to stand trial.
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Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024
Credit The Palm Beach Post’s years-long legal battle to unseal grand jury testimony for showing us how the victim became the accused.
—Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2024
The ramifications of false accusations are profound and often devastating, affecting not just the accused but also their families, communities, and societal perceptions at large.
—Eugene Z. Bertrand, Hartford Courant, 1 July 2024
Updating our rules through legislation would not compromise the fairness afforded to the accused.
—Eric Gonzalez, New York Daily News, 3 May 2024
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Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024
Credit The Palm Beach Post’s years-long legal battle to unseal grand jury testimony for showing us how the victim became the accused.
—Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2024
The ramifications of false accusations are profound and often devastating, affecting not just the accused but also their families, communities, and societal perceptions at large.
—Eugene Z. Bertrand, Hartford Courant, 1 July 2024
Updating our rules through legislation would not compromise the fairness afforded to the accused.
—Eric Gonzalez, New York Daily News, 3 May 2024
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 27 Jul. 2024.
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