imputato

defendant

noun eem-poo-TAH-toh Less Common

Origin: Latin imputatus, past participle of imputare 'to charge, attribute'.

Also means

accused

Usage Note

Imputato is a legal term for a person formally charged in criminal proceedings, equivalent to 'defendant' or 'accused'. The feminine is imputata. It can also function as an adjective (essere imputato di omicidio = to be charged with murder). Do not confuse with accusato, which is broader.

Examples

"L'imputato ha negato tutte le accuse."

Natural Translation

The defendant denied all the charges.

Literal Translation

The defendant has denied all the charges.

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