imputation

[ im-pyoo-tey-shuhn ]

noun

Origin of imputation

1535–45; <Late Latin imputātiōn- (stem of imputātiō), equivalent to Latin imputāt(us) past participle of imputāre to ascribe, impute + -iōn--ion

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BH: Well, for many years I resisted the imputation that Edna was based on my own mother.
Dame Edna Mouths Off | Kevin Sessums | March 17, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
In any event, she came forth with this imputation of careless work on the part of Dr. Lennon, an academic of some stature.
Norman Mailer vs. Everyone | Norman Mailer | February 27, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
This imputation on his son was too much for the small remnant of patience that remained to the Duke.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane Porter
It appeared in 1866, and called forth much angry discussion and imputation of treason from the enemies of the new movement.
Frdric Mistral | Charles Alfred Downer
This imputation was repelled by the chancellor of the exchequer; but it was still maintained that such must have been its effect.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan

The Stock Exchange resents the imputation and makes things dangerous for Owen.
The Creators | May Sinclair
This was raising a false issue, and an avowed imputation and contempt of the King.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton Ryerson

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