Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

indiciado

noun

in-dee-see-ah-doo

Definition

A person who has been indicated or pointed out as a suspect in a legal context, typically in relation to a crime or investigation.

Examples

The indiciado appeared in front of the judge to plead their case.
During the investigation, several indiciados were brought in for questioning.

Meaning

Indiciado refers to someone who is under suspicion or has been formally indicated as a suspect in a criminal case. It denotes a stage in legal proceedings where the individual may still be presumed innocent but is being investigated for potential involvement in criminal activity.