Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arraign
verb
/əˈreɪn/
Definition
To call a defendant before a court to answer a criminal charge.
Examples
- The suspect was arraigned in front of the judge yesterday.
- During the arraignment, the charges were read out loud.
- He was scheduled to be arraigned on Monday for the robbery.
Meaning
Arraigning is the legal process of formally accusing someone of a crime and asking them to enter a plea.
Synonyms
- Indict
- Charge
- Summon
