accusation
/ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ noun B2- The act of accusing.
- A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.
- An allegation. · ungrounded accusations· a blind accusation
Plural accusations
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“I will read you the letter containing the accusation, at least,” said Villefort:
“It is reported your political opinions are extreme,” said Villefort, who had never heard anything of the kind, but was not sorry to make this inquiry, as if it were an accusation.
You seem a worthy young man; I will depart from the strict line of my duty to aid you in discovering the author of this accusation.
“Now,” said the deputy, “answer me frankly, not as a prisoner to a judge, but as one man to another who takes an interest in him, what truth is there in the accusation contained in this anonymous letter?” And Villefort threw disdainfully on his desk the letter Dantès had just given back to him.
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