indictment
- The procedure through which an individual is formally accused by the legal authorities
- A detailed written accusation made by a prosecutor, approved by a grand jury, that claims one or more people have committed a crime
- The court received the indictment detailing the charges against the defendant earlier this week.
- The grand jury reviewed the evidence before making a decision about the indictment.
- Every member of the criminal scheme is listed in the indictment.
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