(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

an admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be

mutual accusations

(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)

accusations exchanged among people who refuse to accept sole responsibility for some undesirable event

a slanderous accusation