Criminatory

/ˈkrɪmɪnəˌtɔri/ adjective

Definition

Serving to criminate or accuse; of the nature of an accusation or charge.

Etymology

From criminate + -ory (Latin suffix meaning 'relating to'). Primarily a legal and formal term from early modern English.

Kelly Says

A 'criminatory remark' in the witness stand is one that functions as an accusation—it's why lawyers object to 'criminatory statements' that assume guilt before evidence is presented.

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