Words Like INDICTMENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to INDICTMENT.

3 Alternative Words Similar to indictment

1 Accusal Noun      Synonym Words Like Accusal
2 Accusation Noun      Synonym Words Like Accusation
3 Instrument Noun      Synonym Words Like Instrument

10 definitions of indictment

1 The act of indicting, or the state of being indicted.
2 The formal statement of an offense, as framed by the prosecuting authority of the State, and found by the grand jury.
3 An accusation in general; a formal accusation.
4 an accusation of wrongdoing
5 a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
6 The act of indicting.
7 The condition of being indicted.
8 Law A written statement charging a party with the commission of a crime or other offense, drawn up by a prosecuting attorney and found and presented by a grand jury.
9 The act of indicting; accusation; formal charge or statement of grievances; formal complaint before a tribunal.
10 In law, the formal complaint by which a criminal offense, found by the grand jury to have been committed, is by it charged against the supposed offender for presentation to the court, that he may be put on trial.
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