Accusation

A charge of wrongdoing or illegality.

An accusation is a charge of doing something wrong or illegal, often without proof.

/əˈkjuːzeɪʃən/

From Latin accusatio, from acusare 'to accuse'.

An accusation is when someone says another person did something wrong or broke the law, like saying someone stole a cookie.

charge allegation claim

assertion claim

impeachment indictment

legal proceeding trial

legal