κατήγοροςkatḗgoros

Same root

• κατάkatá · G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
• ἀγοράagorá · G58probably akin to G1453 (ἐγείρω)); properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implication, a market or thoroughfare
• κατηγορίαkatēgoría · G2724a complaint ("category"), i.e. criminal charge
• κατηγορέωkatēgoréō · G2723to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence

Where it appears

Appears 4 times in the Bible.

• Acts 23:30 But when I was informed of a plot to kill him, I immediately sent him on to you. I have told his accusers to bring their charges before you.”
• Acts 23:35 “I will hear your case myself when your accusers arrive,” the governor told him. Then the governor ordered him kept in the prison at Herod’s headquarters.
• Acts 25:16 I pointed out to them that Roman law does not convict people without a trial. They must be given an opportunity to confront their accusers and defend themselves.
• Acts 25:18 But the accusations made against him weren’t any of the crimes I expected.