imputation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)
    • he denied the imputation
  2. noun the attribution to a source or cause
    • the imputation that my success was due to nepotism meant that I was not taken seriously

WordNet

Im`pu*ta"tion
Etymology
L. imputatio an account, a charge: cf. F. imputation.
Definitions
  1. The act of imputing or charging; attribution; ascription; also, anything imputed or charged.
    Shylock. Antonio is a good man. Bassanio. Have you heard any imputation to the contrary? Shak.
    If I had a suit to Master Shallow, I would humor his men with the imputation of being near their master. Shak.
  2. Charge or attribution of evil; censure; reproach; insinuation.
    Let us be careful to guard ourselves against these groundless imputation of our enemies. Addison.
  3. (Theol.) A setting of something to the account of; the attribution of personal guilt or personal righteousness of another; as, the imputation of the sin of Adam, or the righteousness of Christ.
  4. Opinion; intimation; hint.

Webster 1913