LIBEL OF ACCUSATION

libel of accusation

libel of accusation. Scots law. The instrument stating the criminal charge against an accused person.

libel of accusation 〈苏格兰〉(指控犯罪的)刑事起诉书包括将由陪审团参与审判的起诉书〔indictments〕和没有陪审团参与审判的起诉书〔criminal letters〕两种。