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in⋅dict⋅ment

  [in-dahyt-muhnt]
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–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.
Origin:
1275–1325; indict + -ment; r. ME enditement < AF (see indite )
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in·dict·ment   (ĭn-dīt'mənt)   
n.  

    1. The act of indicting.

    2. The condition of being indicted.

  2. Law A written statement charging a party with the commission of a crime or other offense, drawn up by a prosecuting attorney and found and presented by a grand jury.

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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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