Indictment

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

Definitions of indictment

noun a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

Example Sentences

A1 The police issued an indictment against the suspect.

A2 The indictment accused the defendant of committing the crime.

B1 The indictment presented strong evidence against the alleged criminal.

B2 The grand jury's indictment led to the arrest of several individuals.

C1 The indictment outlined multiple charges against the high-profile defendant.

C2 The prosecutor's detailed indictment left no room for doubt about the defendant's guilt.

Examples of indictment in a Sentence

formal The grand jury handed down an indictment against the suspect.

informal The suspect got hit with an indictment from the grand jury.

slang The grand jury dropped an indictment on the suspect.

figurative The indictment served as a wake-up call for the suspect.

Grammatical Forms of indictment

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

Origin and Evolution of indictment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indictment' originated from the Latin word 'indictare', which means to declare or accuse.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a formal accusation or charge brought against someone, the word 'indictment' has retained its legal connotation over time. However, its usage has expanded to include more general accusations or criticisms in everyday language.