Indicted: meaning, definitions and examples
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indicted
[ ɪnˈdaɪtɪd ]
legal situation
To be indicted means to be formally accused of a serious crime. This process usually follows an investigation and is conducted by a grand jury, which evaluates the evidence presented by the prosecutor.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The politician was indicted on charges of corruption.
- After the evidence was reviewed, the grand jury indicted the suspect.
- She was indicted for embezzlement and will face trial next month.
- The FBI announced that several individuals were indicted in the fraud case.
Translations
Translations of the word "indicted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indiciado
🇮🇳 आरोपित
🇩🇪 angeklagt
🇮🇩 didakwa
🇺🇦 обвинувачений
🇵🇱 oskarżony
🇯🇵 起訴された
🇫🇷 inculpé
🇪🇸 acusado
🇹🇷 iddia edilen
🇰🇷 기소된
🇸🇦 مُتهم
🇨🇿 obviněný
🇸🇰 obvinený
🇨🇳 被控告的
🇸🇮 obtoženec
🇮🇸 ákveðið
🇰🇿 айыпталған
🇬🇪 ბრალდებული
🇦🇿 ittiham edilən
🇲🇽 acusado
Etymology
The word 'indict' comes from the Latin 'indictare,' meaning 'to declare, to proclaim, or to announce,' which derives from 'dicere,' meaning 'to say or speak.' In English, the term began to take shape in the late 14th century and refers specifically to the formal accusation issued by a jury, denoting a significant step in the criminal justice process. It reflects the legal systems developed over centuries that seek to ensure accountability and justice by allowing a group of citizens to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial. Its usage has remained consistent, emphasizing the severity of bringing charges against an individual in a court of law.