indictment in French
indictment in French is acte d'accusation, inculpation, mise en examen — indictment means a formal accusation charging someone with a crime.
indictment in French
acte d'accusation
(legal) The official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment. [from 16th c.]
inculpation
(countable, uncountable) An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation. [from 19th c.]
mise en examen
(countable, uncountable) An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation. [from 19th c.]
What does "indictment" mean?
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noun A formal accusation charging someone with a crime.
"The indictment listed twelve counts of fraud."
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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.
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What is "indictment" in French?
"indictment" in French is acte d'accusation, inculpation, mise en examen. 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 French, "indictment" is acte d'accusation, inculpation, mise en examen.
Are there other ways to say "indictment" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "indictment": acte d'accusation, inculpation, mise en examen.
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