arraignment
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Noun — A court hearing where a defendant is formally told the charges against them and enters a plea.
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A legal/courtroom term, common in news coverage of criminal cases.
Etymology
From "arraign" plus the suffix "-ment".
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What does “arraignment” mean?
The word “arraignment” means a court hearing where a defendant is formally told the charges against them and enters a plea. In plain terms, the court appearance where someone officially hears the charges against them and enters a plea.
How do you pronounce “arraignment”?
“Arraignment” is pronounced uh-RAYN-muhnt (/əˈɹeɪnmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “arraignment” in a sentence?
Here is “arraignment” used in a sentence: “His arraignment is scheduled for Monday morning.”
What part of speech is “arraignment”?
“Arraignment” is a noun.