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indict

verb in·dict \in-ˈdīt\

law : to formally decide that someone should be put on trial for a crime

Full Definition of INDICT

transitive verb
1
:  to charge with a fault or offense :  criticize, accuse
2
:  to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (as a grand jury) in due form of law
in·dict·er or in·dict·or \-ˈdī-tər\ noun
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Origin of INDICT

alteration of earlier indite, from Middle English inditen, from Anglo-French enditer to write, point out, indict — more at indite
First Known Use: circa 1626

Other Legal Terms

actionable, alienable, carceral, chattel, complicity, decedent, larceny, malfeasance, modus operandi

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INDICT Defined for Kids

indict

verb in·dict \in-ˈdīt\
in·dictedin·dict·ing

Definition of INDICT for Kids

:  to formally charge with an offense or crime
in·dict·ment \-ˈdīt-mənt\ noun

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