Definition of "Accusation"

Sandy Wurster real estate agent

Written by

Sandy Wursterelite badge icon

@home realty|BROKERAGE

The term accusation refers to a declaration made by an individual about another individual or entity having behaved in an immoral, improper, or wrong manner. The two parts of an accusation are the accuser, the person making the accusation, and the accused, the person upon the accusation is made.

The meaning of an accusation relies solely on the social context in which it is made. The social environment where the accusation takes place is the element that interprets the accusation. When done between two friends, an accusation can work as criticism about the accused, but when done in court, the accusation works as a testimony against the accused. Without the social context, an accusation has no clear meaning. 

 

Accusations can be done in a private or public setting, in the presence or absence of the accused, with or without evidence, and, most importantly, real or false, made honestly or out of malice. The intention behind an accusation can also affect its veracity, as accusations can harm a person’s reputation even if it isn’t real. False accusations can harm even the reputation of a good real estate agent who worked for years to create their brand which is why accusations should not be taken lightly.

What is the Definition of Accusation?

The accusation definition refers to an individual or business accused or charged with an act that is considered immoral, illegal, or wrong. The term accusation is the action of claiming or accusing someone of behaving in a morally wrong manner. It is commonly used in legal endeavors or courts when referring to the accused, the person charged with a crime or alleged crime. An accusation in court can be a witness testimony about an event or a person that can help the prosecution build their case, even if the accusation hasn’t been proved yet.

An accusation doesn’t always legally incriminate someone. The term is also informally used to criticize a person or express an opinion regarding another person’s behavior or acts.

image of a real estate dictionary page

Have a question or comment?

We're here to help.

*** Your email address will remain confidential.
 

 

Popular Real Estate Terms

Loan with a significant down payment with the balance being paid in equal periodic payments over a short time period. There is no interest charge. An example is when a seller of real ...

Early American style 1 story house with a steep gable roof covered with shingles. The bedrooms are on the first floor, but the attic is often finished and made into additional bedrooms. ...

Exchange of products or property between individuals in which no cash is paid. ...

percentage relationship of a specific part of property to the whole property. An example is the square footage of one office to the square footage of all offices in an office building. ...

Right to peaceful enjoyment of property while the legal title is held by one person and the property is used by another. ...

Borrower's right to redeem his property by immediately paying off the loan balance and any related costs. ...

Method of constructing a brick, block, or stone wall using mortar in various overlapping patterns. The brick pattern is extremely important in terms of adding strength and stability to the ...

Bond collaterized by real assets. Two kinds of mortgage bond are senior mortgages and junior mortgages. A mortgage bond may have a closed-end provision that prevents the firm from issuing ...

The portion of a structure providing the primary ground support. Foundations have a foundation wall forming a permanent below grade retaining wall. All modern foundations rely on concrete ...

Popular Real Estate Questions