The criminal indictment was handed down by the grand jury.
federal indictment
Frequency:
70
%
The federal indictment charged the defendants with multiple counts of fraud.
serious indictment
Frequency:
60
%
The serious indictment sent shockwaves through the community.
formal indictment
Frequency:
50
%
The formal indictment was read aloud in court.
Idiomatic Expressions for indictment
Phrase: escape indictment
Meaning: to avoid being charged with a crime
Usage: The businessman managed to escape indictment despite the evidence against him.