Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A formal written charge against a person for some crime or offence

Accusation

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Indictment

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Allegation

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Acrimony

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Solution

The correct option is D Indictment
'A formal written charge against a person for some crime or offence' is called Option B, Indictment. Option A, 'Accusation' is a statement saying that someone has done something wrong, whether morally or illegally. Option C, 'Allegation' means a claim that someone has done something wrong. Option D, 'Acrimony' means full of anger or bad feelings. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is option B, Indictment.

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