indictment : Idioms & Phrases


Bill of indictment

  • noun a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
    indictment.
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  • a written accusation lawfully presented to a grand jury. If the jury consider the evidence sufficient to support the accusation, they indorse it "A true bill," or "Not found," or "Ignoramus", or "Ignored."
Webster 1913

murder indictment

  • noun an indictment charging someone with murder
    murder charge.
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