CEFR C1

indictment

noun

Meaning

A formal accusation by a grand jury that there is sufficient evidence to bring a person to trial for a crime.

Examples

The prosecutor presented the indictment to the judge.
He was arrested on charges of bribery following a grand jury indictment.

Synonyms: accusation, charge, arraignment, prosecution, true bill

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indictment (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

Definition

A formal accusation by a grand jury that there is sufficient evidence to bring a person to trial for a crime.

Examples

The prosecutor presented the indictment to the judge.
He was arrested on charges of bribery following a grand jury indictment.
The indictment listed multiple counts of financial misconduct.

How to Use indictment

indictment for (prepositional phrase): Specifies the crime or reason for the formal accusation. — "The indictment for treason shocked the nation."
indictment of (prepositional phrase): Specifies the person or entity being formally accused. — "The indictment of the company was a major blow to its reputation."

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