Accus
/ˈæk.jus/
Definitions
- (n.) An ancient Roman legal term for the accused party in a criminal case.
The accus was brought before the court to respond to the charges.
Forms
- accuses
- accused
- accusing
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Commentary
Primarily a historical term from Roman law; modern usage prefers 'accused' or 'defendant.'
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