Denunciation
/ˌdɛnənsiˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal public condemnation or denunciation of a person or act, especially in legal or political contexts.
The government's denunciation of corruption was met with widespread approval.
- (n.) A formal accusation initiating a criminal prosecution in some legal systems.
The denunciation filed by the prosecutor led to charges against the defendant.
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- denunciations
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish between denunciation as public condemnation and denunciation as a formal legal accusation to avoid ambiguity.
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