accusatorial

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Antonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin accusatorius + -al

[edit] Adjective

accusatorial (comparative more accusatorial, superlative most accusatorial)

1. Containing or implying accusation.
2. (law) Of or pertaining to the system of a public trial in which the facts are ascertained by the judge or jury from evidence presented by the prosecution and the defence.

[edit] Antonyms

• inquisitorial

[edit] Derived terms

• accusatorially

[edit] Translations