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bill of indictment

bill of in·dict·ment
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bil uhv, ov in-dahyt-muh nt]
    • /bɪl ʌv, ɒv ɪnˈdaɪt mənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bil uhv, ov in-dahyt-muh nt]
    • /bɪl ʌv, ɒv ɪnˈdaɪt mənt/

Definitions of bill of indictment words

  • noun bill of indictment a formal document accusing a person or persons of crime, formerly presented to a grand jury for certification as a true bill but now signed by a court official 3
  • noun bill of indictment a written accusation submitted to a grand jury for its decision. 1

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Parts of speech for Bill of indictment

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for bill of indictment

noun bill of indictment

  • indictment — an act of indicting.
  • citation — A citation is an official document or speech which praises a person for something brave or special that they have done.
  • prosecution — Law. the institution and carrying on of legal proceedings against a person. the body of officials by whom such proceedings are instituted and carried on.
  • summons — an authoritative command, message, or signal by which one is summoned.
  • trial — German Der Prozess. a novel (1925) by Franz Kafka.

Antonyms for bill of indictment

noun bill of indictment

  • acquittal — Acquittal is a formal declaration in a court of law that someone who has been accused of a crime is innocent.

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