tenlastelegging

Definitions of tenlastelegging
  1. noun
    the attribution to a source or cause
    synonyms: accusatie, beschuldiging, incriminatie, telastlegging, toekenning, toeschrijving
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    type of:
    attributie, tenaamstelling, toekenning, toeschrijving
    assigning to a cause or source
  2. noun
    a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
    synonyms: accusatie, beschuldiging, incriminatie, telastlegging
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    types:
    tegenbeschuldiging
    mutual accusations
    geweeklaag
    (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
    requisitoir
    an accusation of wrongdoing
    type of:
    accusatie
    (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
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