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coaccused en · NOUN

Etymology

From co- + accused.

Meanings

  1. One of two or more people accused in the same case.
    • 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. 1975, The Army Lawyer, page 40:

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coaccused Number=Plur lexicographic
coaccuseds Number=Plur lexicographic