arraigned
word · lemma: arraign
Definition
To be brought before a court to hear the official charges and enter a plea (guilty or not guilty).
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, legal contexts only. Refers specifically to the first court appearance after being charged with a crime. Common in news reports about crime or court cases. Always passive: a person is arraigned.
Spanish: procesado - acusado formalmentePortuguese (BR): acusado formalmente - levado a julgamentoPortuguese (PT): acusado formalmente - levado a tribunalChinese (Simplified): 被提讯 - 被起诉Chinese (Traditional): 被提訊 - 被起訴Hindi: आरोपित किया गयाArabic: مُتهم رسمياً
Example Sentences
He was arraigned in court yesterday.
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The suspect was arraigned on multiple charges.
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She was arraigned before a judge this morning.
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The news said the politician would be arraigned next week.
natural
After being arrested, you're usually arraigned within 48 hours.
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He was arraigned, but his lawyer entered a not guilty plea for him.
natural