INDICTMENTS

Noun

indictments

plural of indictment

Source: Wiktionary


INDICTMENT

In*dict"ment, n. Etym: [Cf. Inditement.]

1. The act of indicting, or the state of being indicted.

2. (Law)

Definition: The formal statement of an offense, as framed by the prosecuting authority of the State, and found by the grand jury.

Note: To the validity of an indictment a finding by the grand jury is essential, while an information rests only on presentation by the prosecuting authority.

3. An accusation in general; a formal accusation. Bill of indictment. See under Bill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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