1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an accuser or accusation; involving the making of accusations
Usage: formal; often used in legal or formal contexts
2. relating to a legal system in which the prosecution presents evidence against the defendant, who has the right to defend themselves
Usage: legal; contrasts with inquisitorial systems

Examples

• The witness gave an accusatorial statement against the defendant.
• The accusatorial tone of the letter made it clear the writer believed wrongdoing had occurred.
• Many common law countries use an accusatorial system of justice.
• Her accusatorial glare suggested she held him responsible for the mistake.
• The accusatorial approach in the trial allowed both sides to present their cases.
• He responded to the accusatorial remarks with calm denial.