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 He was arrested again, less than a year later, in September 2019 on an indictment charging him with extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars from prospective marijuana vendors looking to do business in the city, and even his own staff. — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026 The indictment was Jacob’ challenge to his own times, arguing that slavery should already have been a thing of the past. — Brian Delay, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 And while one failure need not be an indictment of a slate, and there have been all sort of think pieces as to why the movie failed – was Alcock right for the role? — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Lavon received about $518 in cryptocurrency for these assignments, according to the indictment, for a total of about $1,379. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for indictment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictment
  1. count
  2. allegation
  3. charge
  4. accusation
Noun
  • Kent pleaded guilty in November to one count of providing material support to terrorists, according to court records.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Jeff Johnson, a pastor and podcaster, shared the budget-friendly order in a social media video, saying his family skips individual meals and orders a 30-count nugget tray and a few buttered buns instead.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of count
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  • King took a DNA test in May after prosecutors introduced the allegation in court filings, causing his trial to be delayed.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Attorneys for the building’s defendants have denied the allegations in court filings and any liability for the accident, and have filed a third-party complaint against the construction company that employed Rojas.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of allegation
Noun
  • When investigations uncover evidence of criminal activity, DOI routinely works with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to pursue criminal charges in addition to administrative or civil actions.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Jason Melara’s attorney, Andrew Stein, asked the two murder charges be dismissed, telling Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Curtis Rappe there was no evidence his client pointed a gun at Aguilar.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of charge
Noun
  • The theme of the Platner campaign became don’t believe these women until Monday, when a detailed and credible accusation of rape confounded the excuse makers beyond their considerable power to slime women who had stories to tell about Platner.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • The accusations likely stem from a 2022 appearance with the Texas Humane Legislation Network when Talarico suggested Americans reduce their meat consumption for climate reasons.
    — David Rooney, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Definition of accusation

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“Indictment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictment. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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