Main Entry: in·dict

Pronunciation: \in-ˈdīt\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: alteration of earlier indite, from Middle English inditen, from Anglo-French enditer to write, point out, indict — more at indite

Date: circa 1626

1 : to charge with a fault or offense : criticize, accuse
2 : to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (as a grand jury) in due form of law

— in·dict·er or in·dict·or \-ˈdī-tər\ noun