accusatorial

English

Etymology

• accusatory +‎ -ial

Pronunciation

(US) IPA: /ə.ˌkju.zə.ˈtɔɹ.i.əl/

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.

Antonyms

• inquisitorial

Derived terms

• accusatorially

Translations

Containing or implying accusation

Of or pertaining to the public trial system

• Finnish: akkusatorinen (fi)