indictment

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury.

   “But she accomplished the third task — the one that mattered most to her boss — securing a criminal indictment against Mr. Comey, the former F.B.I. director.”

2. isim The official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment.

   “[…]— the indictment will remain sealed until his expected arraignment on Tuesday, when the charges will be formally revealed.”

3. isim An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation.

   “Can there be a greater indictment against patriotism than that it will thus brand a man a criminal, throw him into prison, and rob him of the results of fifteen years of faithful service?”

4. isim Evidence of failure or poor performance.

   “an indictment of his ability to lead”