This is the 4543rd most frequent Swedish word.
åtalet
The Swedish word "åtalet" means "the prosecution" or "the indictment" in English.
In this context, 'åtalet' again signifies the formal legal charge or accusation from which the person was acquitted.
Trots alla bevis frikändes han från åtalet.
Despite all the evidence, he was acquitted from the indictment.
In this sentence, 'åtalet' refers to the legal charge or accusation made against an individual.
Åtalet mot den misstänkte fick stor uppmärksamhet i medierna.
The indictment against the suspect received much attention in the media.
Here, 'åtalet' metaphorically refers to the comprehensive scrutiny applied or attention to detail that leaves no accusation unexamined.