Coaccused
/ˌkoʊəˈkjuzd/
Definitions
- (n.) A person jointly charged with another in the same criminal offense or indictment.
The coaccused were tried together due to their alleged involvement in the robbery.
Forms
- coaccused
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Commentary
Often used in criminal law contexts where multiple individuals face charges from the same indictment; distinguishes from 'codefendant' which may denote joint trial status rather than charging.
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