Meaning
defendant, accused [person], suspect
In a sentence
L'imputato aspetta fuori dall'aula con il suo avvocato.
The defendant is waiting outside the courtroom with his lawyer.
Hai visto l'imputato entrare in tribunale stamattina?
Did you see the defendant enter the courthouse this morning?
L'imputato non ha parlato durante tutta l'udienza.
The defendant didn't speak during the whole hearing.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| imputato | masculine · singular |
| imputati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use it mainly in legal contexts. In everyday speech, sospettato is more common before formal charges.
- Imputato means someone formally charged; indagato is earlier in the process, under investigation but not yet charged.
- Often appears after essere: è imputato di omicidio. In legal Italian, di introduces the charge.