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indict

 

[ ɪnˈdaɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal

Formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime.

Synonyms

accuse, arraign, charge, impeach

Examples of usage

  • The rapper was indicted on weapons charges.
  • The committee indicted him for fraud.
  • The grand jury decided not to indict the suspect.
  • The prosecutor plans to indict the CEO for embezzlement.
  • The judge ordered to indict the suspect for perjury.

Translations

Translations of the word "indict" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indiciar

🇮🇳 आरोप लगाना (ārop lagānā)

🇩🇪 anklagen

🇮🇩 menuduh

🇺🇦 звинувачувати

🇵🇱 oskarżać

🇯🇵 起訴する (kiso suru)

🇫🇷 inculper

🇪🇸 acusar

🇹🇷 suçlamak

🇰🇷 기소하다 (gisohada)

🇸🇦 يتهم (yattahim)

🇨🇿 obvinit

🇸🇰 obviniť

🇨🇳 起诉 (qǐsù)

🇸🇮 obtožiti

🇮🇸 ákæra

🇰🇿 айыптау

🇬🇪 ბრალდება (braldeba)

🇦🇿 ittiham etmək

🇲🇽 acusar

Etymology

The word 'indict' comes from the Latin word 'indictare', which means 'to declare or accuse'. The legal use of the word dates back to the 14th century in English law. It has been used in the context of formal accusations and charges, especially in criminal proceedings. Over time, 'indict' has become a common term in legal language to refer to the process of accusing someone of a serious crime.

See also: indictment.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,761, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.