the accused

noun

: the person(s) charged with a crime
The accused was found not guilty.
All of he accused were found not guilty.

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The lawsuit states that the accused was arrested in May 2021 for injuring a man and damaging multiple vehicles after discharging a firearm more than 20 times at a Kissimmee gas station and then fleeing the scene. — Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Our legal system properly protects the constitutional rights of the accused. — Laurie Myers, Boston Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 SafeSport’s authority and procedures from the perspective of the accused, while accusing the organization of negligence from the perspective of survivors. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Her father's quest for justice pits him against the accused's wealthy and influential father, who leverages his power to shield his son and intimidate the victim within a flawed justice system. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the accused

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“The accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20accused. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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