Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indict
verb
/ɪnˈdaɪt/
Definition
To formally accuse someone of a crime.
Examples
- The prosecutor decided to indict the suspect after gathering enough evidence.
- She was indicted on charges of fraud.
- The grand jury will meet to decide whether to indict the individual.
Meaning
Indicting is the legal process of officially charging someone with a criminal offense, typically by a grand jury.
Synonyms
- charge
- accuse
- prosecute
