indictment

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/ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ English

Definitions

noun

An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury.
The official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment.
An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation.

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Synonyms

bill of indictment impeachment arraignment prosecution prosecute lawsuit sentence sentencing accused injunction claim prosecutor charge committal conviction allegation

Associated

racketeering alleges perjury indicted laundering bribery libby embezzlement extortion charging felony counts

Rhymes

excitement incitement frightment with excitement

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