Indict for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

in-DYTE for

UK

ɪndˈaɪt/ /fˈɔː

in-DYTE faw

Definition

To formally charge someone with a crime, usually by a legal authority such as a grand jury. Often used with the specific crime mentioned after 'for'.

Usage & Nuances

Formal/legal phrase, common in news and legal documents. Used with the crime: 'indict for fraud', 'indict for murder'. Don't confuse with 'convict' (to find guilty) or 'charge' (broader use). Only used with serious crimes.

• Spanish: procesar por - acusar formalmente de
• Portuguese (BR): indiciar por - acusar formalmente de
• Portuguese (PT): acusar formalmente de - indiciar por
• Chinese (Simplified): 以...被起诉 - 因...被正式指控
• Chinese (Traditional): 以...被起訴 - 因...被正式指控
• Hindi: के लिए अभियोग लगाना - के लिए आरोपित करना
• Arabic: اتهام بـ - توجيه تهمة بـ
• Bengali: অভিযোগ গঠন করা হয় (ফৌজদারি অপরাধে) - অভিযুক্ত করা
• Russian: привлечь к ответственности - предъявить обвинение
• Japanese: （犯罪で）起訴する
• Vietnamese: truy tố về - bị cáo buộc về
• Korean: 기소하다
• Turkish: suçlamak (resmî olarak) - dava açmak
• Urdu: فرد جرم عائد کرنا
• Indonesian: didakwa atas - dituntut atas

Example Sentences

The company executive was indicted for fraud.

basic

He was indicted for murder last year.

basic

Several officials were indicted for corruption.

basic

The mayor was indicted for bribery after a long investigation.

natural

The suspect was indicted for multiple crimes, not just theft.

natural

She was shocked to be indicted for tax evasion after years of business.

natural