La acusación
Example: La acusación presentó pruebas contundentes contra el acusado.
Definition
"La acusación" refers to the formal charge or claim made by a party in a legal case, asserting that someone has committed a crime or wrongdoing. It involves presenting evidence to support the claim against the accused in a court of law.
Etymology
The term "la acusación" comes from the Spanish verb 'acusar,' which means to accuse or charge. It derives from the Latin word 'accusatio,' meaning a calling to account or a charge. Did you know? The root shares a common origin with the English word 'accuse.'
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"La acusación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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