indict
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Verb — To formally charge someone with a crime.
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Etymology
From Middle English enditen, "to accuse," from Old French enditer, ultimately from Latin indicere, "to proclaim." The unusual "c" spelling was added later to echo the Latin form, though it isn't pronounced.
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What does “indict” mean?
The word “indict” means to formally charge someone with a crime. In plain terms, to formally accuse someone of a crime, typically through a grand jury.
How do you pronounce “indict”?
“Indict” is pronounced ihn-DYT (/ɪnˈdaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “indict” in a sentence?
Here is “indict” used in a sentence: “The grand jury voted to indict the former executive on fraud charges.”
What part of speech is “indict”?
“Indict” is a verb.
Where does the word “indict” come from?
The word “indict” comes from Latin. From Middle English enditen, "to accuse," from Old French enditer, ultimately from Latin indicere, "to proclaim." The unusual "c" spelling was added later to echo the Latin form, though it isn't pronounced.