indictment
IPA: ɪndˈaɪtmʌnt
noun
- (law) An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury.
- (law) The official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment.
- (countable, uncountable) An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation.
- Evidence of failure or poor performance.
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Examples of "indictment" in Sentences
- The indictment also included the murder cases.
- The prosecutor is the one who 'writes' the indictment.
- The indictment comes because of suspicion of the guilt.
- A reading of the indictment and complaints proves the opposite.
- Despite the sensitivity of the matter, the indictment was not proceeded.
- Despite the sensitivity of the matter, the indictment was not proceeded with.
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