1. Noun
The act of indicting, or the state of being indicted.
2. Noun
The formal statement of an offense, as framed by the prosecuting authority of the State, and found by the grand jury.
3. Noun
An accusation in general; a formal accusation.
4. Noun
A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
5. Noun
a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
Vocabulary classified under Law
6. Noun
an accusation of wrongdoing; "the book is an indictment of modern philosophy"
Vocabulary classified under Law
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