indictment


Definition: Meaning of, indictment in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪnˈdʌɪtm(ə)nt /

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  1. be an indictment of something to be a very clear sign that a system, method etc is very bad or very wrong
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  2. [countable] law especially American English an official written statement charging someone with a criminal offence
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  3. [uncountable] law especially American English the act of officially charging someone with a criminal offence
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indictment used in phrases

  • bill of indictment (noun)
    1. a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offence
  • murder indictment (noun)
    1. an indictment charging someone with murder
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