Indictments — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /in-ˈdīt-mənt/ in·dict·ment

Meaning & Definition of Indictments

Indictments (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

Indictments (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: charges, complaints, counts, raps
    related: accusations, allegations, pleas, criminations, counteraccusations, countercharges, arraignments, impeachments, implications, imputations, innuendos, insinuations, censures, condemnations, denunciations, incriminations, recriminations

Related Entry: Indictment (noun)

Indictment is a different word from Indictments. The synonyms below are for indictment, not for indictments.

  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 Indictments

The most common words with a similar meaning to Indictments:

charges, complaints, counts, raps

Related Words for Indictments

accusations, allegations, pleas, criminations, counteraccusations, countercharges, arraignments, impeachments, implications, imputations, innuendos, insinuations, censures, condemnations, denunciations, incriminations, recriminations

Origin & Etymology of Indictments

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Indictments

What does "Indictments" mean?

"Indictments" 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 "Indictments"?

Other words for "Indictments" include charges, complaints, counts and raps. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Indictments" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Indictments"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Indictments". Common alternatives include charges, complaints, counts and raps.

How do you use "Indictments" in a sentence?

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

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

"Indictments" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Indictments"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Indictments"?

First known use: 14th century.

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

When "Indictments" (noun) means a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person, synonyms include charges, complaints, counts and raps.