Indict

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdaɪt/

Definitions of indict

verb to formally accuse or charge someone with a serious crime

Example Sentences

A1 The police may indict the suspect for theft.

A2 The prosecutor decided to indict the accused for fraud.

B1 The grand jury chose to indict the defendant on multiple charges.

B2 The judge will likely indict the company for violating environmental regulations.

C1 The special prosecutor was able to indict several high-ranking officials for corruption.

C2 The evidence presented was enough to indict the entire criminal organization.

Examples of indict in a Sentence

formal The grand jury decided to indict the suspect on charges of fraud.

informal The police are going to indict him for stealing from the store.

slang They're gonna indict him for pulling that stunt.

figurative His actions may indict him in the court of public opinion.

Grammatical Forms of indict

• past tense: indicted
• plural: indicts
• comparative: more indicted
• superlative: most indicted
• present tense: indict
• future tense: will indict
• perfect tense: have indicted
• continuous tense: is indicting
• singular: indict
• positive degree: indict
• infinitive: to indict
• gerund: indicting
• participle: indicted

Origin and Evolution of indict

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indict' originates from the Latin word 'indictare' meaning 'to declare or announce'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'indict' evolved to specifically refer to the formal accusation of a crime in legal contexts.