Indictment

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ɪnˈdaɪt.mÉ™nt/

Alternative forms

• endictment

Origin

18th century Latinized respelling of Middle English endytement ("action of accusing"), from Anglo-Norman enditement, from enditer

Full definition of indictment

Noun

1. (legal) An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury. from 14th c.
2. (legal) The official legal document outlining the charges concerned. from 16th c.
3. (countable, uncountable) An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation. from 19th c.