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indictment in Dutch

indictment in Dutch is akte van beschuldiging, beschuldiging — indictment means a formal accusation charging someone with a crime.

indictment in Dutch

akte van beschuldiging
noun
(legal) The official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment. [from 16th c.]
beschuldiging
noun
(countable, uncountable) An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation. [from 19th c.]

What does "indictment" mean?

  1. noun A formal accusation charging someone with a crime.
    "The indictment listed twelve counts of fraud."
  2. noun A strong criticism suggesting something is deeply flawed or has failed.
    "The scandal was seen as an indictment of the whole regulatory system."
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indictment in a sentence

  • The indictment listed twelve counts of fraud.
  • The scandal was seen as an indictment of the whole regulatory system.
  • The poor test results are a damning indictment of the school's teaching.

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What is "indictment" in Dutch?
"indictment" in Dutch is akte van beschuldiging, beschuldiging. indictment means: A formal accusation charging someone with a crime.
How do you use "indictment" in a sentence?
Example: "The indictment listed twelve counts of fraud." In Dutch, "indictment" is akte van beschuldiging, beschuldiging.
Are there other ways to say "indictment" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "indictment": akte van beschuldiging, beschuldiging.
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