Indict
/ɪnˈdaɪt/verb
To officially charge someone with a crime.
The jury decided to indict the suspect for murder.
Often appears as...
- indict on charges
- indict for fraud
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Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Process
The term 'indict' is used in a legal context, especially during the stages of criminal court proceedings.
The businessman was indicted on multiple counts of embezzlement.
Pro Tip 2/3Grand Jury Role
'Indict' often involves a grand jury, which decides whether there is enough evidence for a trial.
The grand jury indicted the politician after reviewing the evidence.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Charges
To indict someone usually implies the alleged crime is serious and has been thoroughly investigated.
Following the investigation, officers indicted the gang leader for drug trafficking.
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