accusatorial
/əˌkjuːzəˈtɔːriəl/
adjective
- Relating to a legal system in which the prosecution and defense present their cases before an impartial judge or jury, typical of common law systems.
- The United States follows an accusatorial system of justice.
- In an accusatorial trial, both sides have the chance to present evidence.
- The accusatorial model is different from the inquisitorial system used in some European countries.
- Having the character of making an accusation; accusing.
- The letter had an accusatorial quality, blaming the manager for the mistake.
- She gave him an accusatorial look when he arrived late.
- His accusatorial tone made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
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