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in⋅dict⋅ment
[in-dahyt-muh
nt] 
–noun
| 1. | an act of indicting. |
| 2. | Law. a formal accusation initiating a criminal case, presented by a grand jury and usually required for felonies and other serious crimes. |
| 3. | any charge, accusation, serious criticism, or cause for blame. |
| 4. | the state of being indicted. |
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Indictment
In*dict"ment\, n. [Cf. Inditement.]1. The act of indicting, or the state of being indicted. 2. (Law) The formal statement of an offense, as framed by the prosecuting authority of the State, and found by the grand jury. Note: To the validity of an indictment a finding by the grand jury is essential, while an information rests only on presentation by the prosecuting authority. 3. An accusation in general; a formal accusation. Bill of indictment. See under Bill.
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indictment [(in-deyet-muhnt)]
A formal accusation of a crime, presented to the accused party after the charges have been considered by a grand jury.
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Main Entry: in·dict·ment
Pronunciation: in-'dIt-m&nt
Function: noun
1 : the action or the legal process of indicting
2 a : a formal written statement framed by a prosecuting authority and found by a grand jury that charges a person or persons with an offense —compare COMPLAINT, INFORMATION b : BILL OF INDICTMENT at, BILL
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