indicted
word · lemma: indict
/ˌɪnˈdaɪtɪd/
/ɪndˈaɪtɪd/
Definition
To be officially charged with a crime by a grand jury or legal authority.
Usage & Nuances
Formal legal term, mainly used in news or court contexts. Only applies after official action by a grand jury or prosecution, not just accusation. 'Indicted' is not proof of guilt; it means formal charges are brought.
Spanish: imputado - acusado formalmentePortuguese (BR): acusado formalmente - indiciadoPortuguese (PT): acusado formalmente - indiciadoChinese (Simplified): 被起诉 - 被控告Chinese (Traditional): 被起訴 - 被控告Hindi: आरोपित किया गयाArabic: مُتَّهَم رسمياً - مُوَجَّه إليه الاتهامBengali: অভিযোগ গঠন করা হয়েছেRussian: обвинёнJapanese: 起訴されたVietnamese: bị truy tốKorean: 기소되다Turkish: suçlanmak - iddianame hazırlanmakUrdu: فردِ جرم عائد ہوناIndonesian: didakwa
Example Sentences
He was indicted for theft last year.
basic
The company was indicted for fraud.
basic
She was indicted on three charges.
basic
After months of investigation, the mayor was finally indicted.
natural
Not everyone who gets indicted ends up in jail.
natural
He denied all the charges even after being indicted.
natural