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noun
A written statement or specification of the particulars of the demand for which an action at law is brought, or of a defendant's set-off against such demand, furnished by one of the parties to the other, either voluntarily or in compliance with a judge's order for that purpose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
A written statement or specification of the charges made against a defendant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
the particular events to be dealt with in a criminal trial; advises the defendant and the court of the facts the defendant will be required to meet
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: allegation, allegement
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