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indictment::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bill of indictment |
| Type of | instrument, official document, legal instrument, legal document |
| Has types | true bill, murder charge, murder indictment |
| Derivation | indict |
indictment::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | accusation, accusal |
| Derivation | indict |
the book is an indictment of modern philosophy.
Examples of indictment
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Last week, Hartmann tossed one count listed in the indictment against Broderick.
From the denverpost.com
Medicare paid out about $27 million over 28 months, according to the indictment.
From the online.wsj.com
Some residents remain unconvinced despite the details of the 14-page indictment.
From the time.com
The new indictment broke each of the old perjury charges into multiple new ones.
From the sfgate.com
It's not an indictment of society in any way, because homicide occurs so rarely.
From the times.co.nz
The three boys were all included in the indictment against Shanley in June 2002.
From the cnn.com
Indeed, the government's eight-page indictment of Nacchio was remarkably narrow.
From the denverpost.com
The indictment is the latest chapter in the ex-superintendent's fall from power.
From the ocregister.com
The first attempt fizzled when Clarence Carson died shortly after an indictment.
From the fresnobee.com
- A formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
- An accusation of wrongdoing; "the book is an indictment of modern philosophy"
- (indict) accuse formally of a crime
- In the common law legal system, an indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime. ...
- An official written accusation on behalf of the government for a serious offence; a document outlining serious charges of an accused; Accusation
- (indict) To accuse of wrongdoing; charge; To make a formal accusation or indictment against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury
- (indict) A finding made by a grand jury regarding a felony offense only.
- The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies. See also information.
- A formal written accusation charging a person with a crime.
