Definition of the accused
: 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 accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20accused. Accessed 23 Sep. 2021.
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