delation

/dɪˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of reporting someone's wrongdoing to an authority; an accusation or denunciation.
    • In ancient Rome, delation was often used to settle personal scores.
    • Historians note that delation became widespread during periods of political unrest.
    • The company's policy discouraged delation among coworkers.
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