indictment
/ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
noun
- A formal written charge or accusation of a crime, issued by a grand jury.
- The indictment listed several counts of theft and conspiracy.
- He was under indictment for embezzlement but maintained his innocence.
- The grand jury issued an indictment against the suspected fraudster.
- A strong criticism or condemnation of something.
- The documentary was an indictment of the fast food industry.
- The low test scores are a sad indictment of the school system.
- Her speech was a powerful indictment of social inequality.
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