sumarya
sumárya with stress marks
accusation; indictment
Usage Note
Sumarya is a legal term borrowed from Spanish sumaria, referring to a formal accusation or preliminary indictment in a criminal proceeding. It is used in court documents, legal journalism, and formal official language, and is not common in everyday casual speech.
Examples
" May sumarya laban sa lalaki. "
Natural Translation
There is an accusation against the man.
Literal Translation
Has accusation against to the man.
" May sumarya laban sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
There is an accusation against him/her.
Literal Translation
Has accusation against to him/her.
" Bago umabot sa paglilitis, kailangan munang patunayan ng piskal na may sapat na batayan ang isinampang sumarya. "
Natural Translation
Before it reaches trial, the prosecutor must first prove that the filed indictment has sufficient basis.
Literal Translation
Before to-reach to trial, must first to-prove by prosecutor that has enough basis the filed accusation.
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