accusatorial

English

Etymology

From Latin accūsātōrius +‎ -al.[1]

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /əˌkju.zəˈtɔɹ.i.əl/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔːɹiəl

Adjective

accusatorial (comparative more accusatorial, superlative most accusatorial)

  1. Containing or implying accusation.
  2. (law) Of or pertaining to the system of a public trial in which the facts are ascertained by the judge or jury from evidence presented by the prosecution and the defence.

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References

  1. ^ “accusatorial”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.
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