indictment

noun

in-ˈdīt-mənt How to pronounce indictment (audio)
Definition of indictmentnext
as in count
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person that prosecutor gets an indictment for 90% of his cases

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Recent Examples of indictment Details of the indictments weren’t immediately available Thursday afternoon. — Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 His indictment came after former Mayor Coulter, now charged, found secret bank accounts tied to Griffin holding $147,000 in public funds. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 The indictment alleges that Cappelletti fraudulently borrowed $16,200,000 from a lender in 2022 on behalf of the MRC. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026 Earlier this month, a grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging Thomas with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death and first-degree murder. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indictment
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  1. count
  2. allegation
  3. charge
  4. accusation
Noun
  • The new options will bring the total count down to 254 seats from 278 on those planes.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Read the specs, check the bulb count and follow the safety guidance packaged with your device, especially around the eyes.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of count
Noun
  • The governor, Kathy Hochul, has called for an independent review of Cornell’s response to Jane Doe’s allegations.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The allegations against Ross raised in the affidavit appear to align with claims his ex-girlfriend, influencer Jazzma Kendrick, levied against the rapper.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of allegation
Noun
  • The earlier four-count indictment grouped the devices found outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters together under each charge.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Strip away these one-time charges, and its underlying business accelerated strongly.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of charge
Noun
  • Orelien has yet to respond to those accusations, and did not respond to a request for comment on Friday.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Miller also faced accusations from former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham that Miller had abused her during their relationship.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of accusation

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“Indictment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictment. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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