Make a legal charge (6)

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accuse

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'charge' is the definition.
(charge in court)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for accuse that I've seen before include "Charge with, indict" , "Impeach" , "Charge (someone) with an offence" , "Bring a charge" , "Blame for a crime" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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