ἔγκλημα énklēma

Meaning

an accusation, i.e. offence alleged

In the King James Version: crime laid against, laid to charge

Derivation: from G1458 (ἐγκαλέω);

Where it is used

• Acts 23:29 I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.
• Acts 25:16 I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.