| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| complain | make a formal accusation or charge |
| indictments | A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime |
| indictment | A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime |
| answered | Defend oneself against (a charge, accusation, or criticism) |
| answering | Defend oneself against (a charge, accusation, or criticism) |
| compurgations | Acquittal from a charge or accusation, obtained by statements of innocence given by witnesses under oath |
| compurgation | Acquittal from a charge or accusation, obtained by statements of innocence given by witnesses under oath |
| gravamen | the part of an accusation that weighs most heavily against the accused; the substantial part of a charge or complaint |
