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accusatory

adjectiveformal/ɐ.ku.zɐ.ˈtɔ.ɾju/medium

a·cu·sa·tó·ri·o

Definition

Relating to or containing an accusation; having the character of accusing.
The Portuguese criminal procedural system is of an accusatory type.
The tone of his letter was clearly accusatory.
Common collocations
accusatory systemaccusatory procedureaccusatory tone

Etymology

Do latim 'accusatorius', de 'accusare' (acusar).

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