delation

American  

[di-lay-shuhn] / dɪˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. an accusation, especially one made to an authority.

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Example Sentences

Rash judgments.—Analysis of a treatise of Nicole.—Envy; rancor; delation.

From Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State by Janet, Paul

The public accusation, which had once been the stepping-stone to fame, had changed its name, and become delation.

From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Cruttwell, Charles Thomas

Nero's private excesses and debaucheries developed, while the horrible system of delation flourished, and prosecutions for treason abounded.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

A violent debate arose on the question of expelling from the Legion of Honour certain members of that order, including a general officer, who had been involved in the delation scandal.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" by Various

In a few short months, by a campaign of delation and espionage, he had completely disorganized the army, the only really national institution left in France.

From A Volunteer Poilu by Beston, Henry