*imputation*

[ L. imputatio an account, a charge: cf. F. imputation. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The act of imputing or charging; attribution; ascription; also, anything imputed or charged. [ 1913 Webster ]

Shylock. Antonio is a good man.
Bassanio. Have you heard any imputation to the contrary? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

If I had a suit to Master Shallow, I would humor his men with the imputation of being near their master. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Charge or attribution of evil; censure; reproach; insinuation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Let us be careful to guard ourselves against these groundless imputation of our enemies. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Opinion; intimation; hint. [ 1913 Webster ]