First Known Use: circa 1626
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indict
verb in·dict \in-ˈdīt\
law : to formally decide that someone should be put on trial for a crime
Full Definition of INDICT
transitive verb
2
: to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (as a grand jury) in due form of law
— in·dict·er or in·dict·or \-ˈdī-tər\ noun
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Origin of INDICT
alteration of earlier indite, from Middle English inditen, from Anglo-French enditer to write, point out, indict — more at indite
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INDICT Defined for Kids
indict
verb in·dict \in-ˈdīt\
in·dictedin·dict·ing
Definition of INDICT for Kids
: to formally charge with an offense or crime
— in·dict·ment \-ˈdīt-mənt\ noun
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