Indictment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /in-ˈdīt-mənt/ in·dict·ment

Meaning & Definition of Indictment

Indictment (noun)

  1. a formal written statement prepared by a prosecuting authority charging a person with a crime and returned by a jury (such as a grand jury) upon finding that sufficient evidence to support it was presented
  2. the action or the legal process of indicting
  3. the state of being indicted

Indictment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person

    "that prosecutor gets an indictment for 90% of his cases"

    similar: charge, complaint, count, rap
    related: accusation, allegation, plea, crimination, counteraccusation, countercharge, arraignment, impeachment, implication, imputation, innuendo, insinuation, censure, condemnation, denunciation, incrimination, recrimination

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Indictment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Indictment:

charge, complaint, count, rap

Related Words for Indictment

accusation, allegation, plea, crimination, counteraccusation, countercharge, arraignment, impeachment, implication, imputation, innuendo, insinuation, censure, condemnation, denunciation, incrimination, recrimination

Word Forms of Indictment

Inflections: indictments

Origin & Etymology of Indictment

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Indictment

bill of indictment, under indictment

Frequently Asked Questions about Indictment

What does "Indictment" mean?

"Indictment" means a formal written statement prepared by a prosecuting authority charging a person with a crime and returned by a jury (such as a grand jury) upon finding that sufficient evidence to support it was presented. As a noun, it is defined as: a formal written statement prepared by a prosecuting authority charging a person with a crime and returned by a jury (such as a grand jury) upon finding that sufficient evidence to support it was presented.

What is another word for "Indictment"?

Other words for "Indictment" include charge, complaint, count and rap. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Indictment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Indictment"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Indictment". Common alternatives include charge, complaint, count and rap.

How do you use "Indictment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Indictment" in a sentence: "that prosecutor gets an indictment for 90% of his cases".

Is "Indictment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Indictment" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Indictment"?

"Indictment" is pronounced /in-ˈdīt-mənt/ and divided into syllables as in·dict·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Indictment"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Indictment" meaning "a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person"?

When "Indictment" (noun) means a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person, synonyms include charge, complaint, count and rap.