Accused (Noun)
Meaning
A defendant in a criminal proceeding.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The accused was led into the courtroom in handcuffs, flanked by two police officers.
- The judge instructed the jury to consider the evidence carefully before rendering a verdict on the accused.
- Throughout the trial, the accused maintained his innocence, claiming he was at home at the time of the crime.
- The prosecution presented several key witnesses who testified against the accused, providing crucial evidence for the case.
- After deliberating for several hours, the jury delivered a verdict of "guilty" against the accused, who was then sentenced to 10 years in prison.