Onus vs Accusation - What's the difference?
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Onus is a related term of accusation. As nouns the difference between onus and accusation is that onus is while accusation is the act of accusing.
onus English
Noun
A legal obligation.
- The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.
(uncountable) Burden of proof, onus probandi
- The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.
Stigma.
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Blame.
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Responsibility; burden.
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Related terms
* exonerate
* exoneration
* onerous
* onus probandi
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accusation English
Alternative forms
* (obsolete) accusasiowne
* (obsolete) accusacion
Noun
( en noun)
The act of accusing.
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(legal) A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.
- [They] set up over his head his accusation - Matthew 27:37
An allegation.
Synonyms
* impeachment
* crimination
* censure
* charge
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