"coaccused" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: coaccuseds [plural]
Etymology: From co- + accused. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|co|accused}} co- + accused Head templates: {{en-noun}} coaccused (plural coaccuseds)
  1. (law) One of two or more people accused of the same offence

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