Coaccused
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coaccused is a noun meaning (law) One of two or more people accused in the same case.
Meaning
(law) One of two or more people accused in the same case.
Example Sentences
If the government's theory is that the accuseds all engaged in forcible sexual intercourse and one of the coaccuseds is willing to testify about the prior consensual intercourse, defense counsel should offer such evidence to support an argument of consent and mistake of fact.
Word Forms
- coaccuseds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include codefendant, co-defendant, coplaintiff, coincider, accompliceship, co-vilification.
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