Recrimination

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RECRIMINATION, crim. law. An accusation made by a person accused against his accuser, either of having committed the same offence, or another.

Compeusatio Crimiuura, Or Recrimination
In cases of suits for divorce on the ground of adultery, a compensation of the crime hinders its being granted; that is, if the defendant proves that the party has also committed adultery, ...

See also: Defendant, Law, Commit, Action, Charge