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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
defendant, accused
What is the difference between 'the defendant' and 'the accused'?
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Hi, Here are a few comments. I'm not a lawyer. accused Refers to a person who is charged with a crime.
- Hi, Here are a few comments.
- I'm not a lawyer.
- accused Refers to a person who is charged with a crime.
- The term tends not to be used in court-related matters, as it does not sound neutral.
- eg Some people may think 'Oh, if he is accused, he is probably guilty'.
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Hi,
Here are a few comments. I'm not a lawyer.
accused Refers to a person who is charged with a crime.
The term tends not to be used in court-related matters, as it does not sound neutral. eg Some people may think 'Oh, if he is accused, he is probably guilty'.
defendant Used in court-related matters. Sounds neutral. Used in both criminal and civil case
Here are a few comments. I'm not a lawyer.
accused Refers to a person who is charged with a crime.
The term tends not to be used in court-related matters, as it does not sound neutral. eg Some people may think 'Oh, if he is accused, he is probably guilty'.
defendant Used in court-related matters. Sounds neutral. Used in both criminal and civil case
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