indictment

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Synonyms: endictment, inducement, indebtment, indictments, inditement, indentment, reindictment

Antonyms: endictment, inducement, indebtment, indictments, inditement, indentment, reindictment

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|legal}} An official formal [[accusation]] for a criminal [[offence]], or the process by which it is brought to a [[jury]]. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|legal}} The official legal document outlining the [[charge]]s concerned; bill of indictment. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|countable|uncountable}} An [[accusation]] of wrongdoing; a [[criticism]] or [[condemnation]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
4. Evidence of failure or poor performance.

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