̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈnāshən noun
Etymology: Medieval Latin recrimination-, recriminatio, from recriminatus (past participle of recriminare to recriminate) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of recriminating : an accusation brought by the accused against the accuser : a counter accusation
work so often demands … that we refrain from recriminations that won't mend the situation — Alan Gregg
2. : a counter accusation barring a divorce especially where the plaintiff is also guilty of conduct constituting cause for divorce