in|dict|ment

in|dict|ment
in|dict|ment «ihn DYT muhnt», noun.
1. a formal written accusation, especially on the recommendation of a grand jury: »

an indictment for murder. When an indictment does come down, the accused individuals will have an opportunity at trial to defend their innocence (New York Times). I do not know the method of drawing up an indictment against a whole people (Edmund Burke).

2. an indicting or being indicted; accusation: »

Mr. Bond has written…a perfectly stunning indictment of the welfare state (New Yorker).


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  • in·dict·ment — /ınˈdaıtmənt/ noun, pl ments 1 chiefly US, law 1 a [count] : an official written statement charging a person with a crime The grand jury has handed down indictments against several mobsters. 1 b [noncount] : the act of officially charging someone …   Useful english dictionary

  • dict — ad·dict·ive; con·tra·dict; con·tra·dict·ed·ness; con·tra·dict·er; dict; in·dict·able; in·dict·ee; in·dict·ment; in·dict·or; pre·dict; pre·dict·abil·i·ty; pre·dict·a·ble; ret·ro·dict; ver·dict; ad·dict; in·dict; in·ter·dict; mal·e·dict;… …   English syllables

  • indictment — in·dict·ment …   English syllables

  • indictment — in•dict•ment [[t]ɪnˈdaɪt mənt[/t]] n. 1) an act of indicting 2) law a formal accusation by a grand jury, initiating a criminal case 3) any charge, serious criticism, or cause for blame 4) the state of being indicted • Etymology: 1275–1325; ME… …   From formal English to slang

  • Bill of indictment — Indictment In*dict ment, n. [Cf. {Inditement}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of indicting, or the state of being indicted. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) The formal statement of an offense, as framed by the prosecuting authority of the State, and found by… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Endictment — En*dict ment, n. See {Indictment}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Indictment — In*dict ment, n. [Cf. {Inditement}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of indicting, or the state of being indicted. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) The formal statement of an offense, as framed by the prosecuting authority of the State, and found by the grand… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • indictment — in·dict·ment /in dīt mənt/ n 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, informati …   Law dictionary

  • indictment — in‧dict‧ment [ɪnˈdaɪtmənt] noun especially AmE LAW 1. [countable] an official written statement charging someone with a criminal offence: • The indictment alleged that he diverted clients money to unauthorized uses. 2. [uncountable] the act of… …   Financial and business terms

  • indictment — in|dict|ment [ınˈdaıtmənt] n 1.) be an indictment of sth to be a very clear sign that a system, method etc is very bad or very wrong ▪ The fact that these children cannot read is a damning indictment of our education system. 2.) law especially… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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