A acusação
Example: A acusação contra ele foi feita com provas concretas.
Definition
"A acusação" refers to the formal charge or allegation made against someone, especially in a legal context, where it involves claiming that the person has committed a crime or wrongdoing, typically supported by concrete evidence.
Etymology
The term "a acusação" comes from the Latin word 'accusatio,' meaning a calling to account or charge. It evolved through Old Portuguese and retains the sense of formally charging someone with an offense. Did you know? The root 'accusare' literally means 'to call to account,' highlighting its legal origins.
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