indictment
🇬🇧 UK/in'daitmənt/🇺🇸 US/in'daitmәnt/
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Definitions
n.
A formal legal charge or accusation of a serious crime; a strong criticism or condemnation of something.
起诉书;正式控告;强烈谴责
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.file an indictment提起诉讼
- 2.return an indictment做出起诉书
Example Sentences
- 1.
The indictment alleges that the company engaged in fraudulent practices.
- 2.
His behavior is an indictment of the entire system.