mashtaka

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Meaning

Formal complaints, accusations, or charges brought against someone, especially in a legal context.

Good to know

plural of mshtaka (ji-/ma- class, irregular/common plural); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement; legal register, near-synonym of mashitaka.

Examples

• Mashtaka mapya yalitolewa dhidi yake.New charges were brought against him.
• Je, mashtaka hayo yataendelea mahakamani?Will those charges proceed to court?
• Mashtaka hayakuwa na msingi.The charges had no basis.
• Ofisi ya mwendesha mashtaka itafungua mashtaka mengine.The prosecutor's office will file more charges.