akusador
akusadór with stress marks
accuser, prosecutor
Usage Note
Akusador is derived from Spanish acusador and refers to the person who formally accuses another in a legal proceeding. It is used in legal, formal, and journalistic contexts, often paired with akusado in court reporting to identify the two sides of a charge.
Examples
" Galit ang akusador. "
Natural Translation
The accuser is angry.
Literal Translation
Angry the accuser.
" Nagbigay ng pahayag ang akusador laban sa nasasakdal. "
Natural Translation
The accuser gave a statement against the defendant.
Literal Translation
Gave statement the accuser against the defendant.
" Hindi nakapagpakita ng matibay na ebidensya ang akusador, kaya pinawalang-sala ng hukuman ang nasasakdal. "
Natural Translation
The accuser could not present solid evidence, so the court acquitted the defendant.
Literal Translation
Not was-able-to-show of solid evidence the accuser, so acquitted by-the court the defendant.
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