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.... is called an "indictment."

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What is a sentence for the word accusation?

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What is the meaning of indictment?

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The scientific study of crime?

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What is a formal accusation issued by a legislature against a public official charged with crime or other serious misconduct?

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Is it against the law to accuse someone of a crime per anonymous email?

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Is false accusation a crime?

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When a person is formally charged with a serious crime it is called?

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What is the difference between condemnation and accusation?

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