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accusation — ac·cu·sa·tion /ˌa kyə zā shən/ n 1: a formal charge of wrongdoing, delinquency, or fault the accused shall enjoy the right...to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation U.S. Constitution amend. VI compare allegation … Law dictionary
Court-martial — redirects here. For other uses, see Court Martial (disambiguation). The field court martial of the Finnish 15th Brigade in July 1944 A court martial (plural courts martial, as martial is postpositive) is a military court. A court martial is… … Wikipedia
court of inquiry — court′ of in′quiry n. mil a military board created to investigate and report on certain matters, as an accusation against an officer … From formal English to slang
Court of Piepowders — A Court of Piepowders was a special tribunal in England organised by a borough on the occasion of a fair or market. These courts had unlimited jurisdiction over personal actions for events taking place in the market, including disputes between… … Wikipedia
Court Jew — Part of a series of articles on Jews and Judaism … Wikipedia
court leet — ▪ English law plural Courts Leet, or Court Leets, an English criminal court for the punishment of small offenses. The use of the word leet, denoting a territorial and a jurisdictional area, spread throughout England in the 14th century,… … Universalium
Court of Inquiry — In English law, a court sometimes appointed by the crown to ascertain whether it be proper to resort to extreme measures against a person charged before a court martial. Also a court for hearing the complaints of private soldiers. In American law … Black's law dictionary
Court of Inquiry — In English law, a court sometimes appointed by the crown to ascertain whether it be proper to resort to extreme measures against a person charged before a court martial. Also a court for hearing the complaints of private soldiers. In American law … Black's law dictionary
court of inquiry — a military board or agency created to investigate and report on certain military matters, as an accusation against an officer. [1750 60] * * * … Universalium
accusation — /ikyszeyshan/ A formal charge against a person, to the effect that he is guilty of a punishable offense, laid before a court or magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into the alleged crime. See accuse indictment information … Black's law dictionary
