arraignment
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mənt noun
1.
an act of arraigning or the state of being arraigned.
2.
a calling into question or a finding fault, especially with respect to the value or virtue of something; critical examination.
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arraign (əˈreɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to bring (a prisoner) before a court to answer an indictment |
| 2. | to call to account; complain about; accuse |
| [C14: from Old French araisnier to speak, accuse, from | |
| ar'raigner | |
| —n | |
| ar'raignment | |
| —n | |
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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arraignment
in Anglo-American law, first encounter of an accused person with the court prior to trial, wherein he is brought to the bar and the charges against him are read. The accused usually enters a plea of guilt or innocence. If he chooses not to plead, a plea of not guilty will be entered for him. A guilty plea will usually result in the case's being handed over for judgment. Sometimes the court will permit a guilty plea to be withdrawn.
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Example sentences
The judge at arraignment will not grant a defendant's request to dismiss any charges.
But here is a substantial arraignment of this supposed result of modern school methods.
If you have been charged with a felony offense you will need to appear for arraignment on the charge.
If you have been arrested for breaking a criminal law, you will be taken to the district court for an arraignment.
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