A1 noun رسمي

indictment

/ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

A formal written statement that officially accuses someone of a serious crime. It can also be used to describe something that shows how bad a system or situation is.

أمثلة

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1

The poor test scores were a sad indictment of the failing school system.

The poor test scores were a sad indictment of the failing school system.

2

The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.

The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.

3

His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.

His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
indictment
Verb
indict
صفة
indictable
مرتبط
indicter
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نصيحة للحفظ

Look at the word: 'In-DICT-ment'. A 'dictator' (DICT) speaks with authority. Imagine an official 'speaking' a charge against someone in court, but remember the 'c' is silent like a secret.

اختبار سريع

The grand jury decided to ______ an indictment against the suspect for fraud.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: hand down

أمثلة

1

The poor test scores were a sad indictment of the failing school system.

everyday

The poor test scores were a sad indictment of the failing school system.

2

The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.

formal

The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.

3

His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.

informal

His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.

4

The study serves as a historical indictment of the previous government's policies.

academic

The study serves as a historical indictment of the previous government's policies.

5

The company is facing a federal indictment for illegal trading practices.

business

The company is facing a federal indictment for illegal trading practices.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
indictment
Verb
indict
صفة
indictable
مرتبط
indicter

تلازمات شائعة

hand down an indictment to formally issue a legal charge
federal indictment a legal charge at the national level
stinging indictment a very strong or sharp criticism
sealed indictment a secret legal charge not yet made public
criminal indictment a formal charge regarding a crime

العبارات الشائعة

under indictment

officially charged with a crime and waiting for trial

indictment of society

a sign that society is failing or has serious problems

bring an indictment

to formally present charges in court

يُخلط عادةً مع

indictment vs conviction

An indictment is a formal accusation before a trial, while a conviction is the final verdict of being guilty after a trial.

indictment vs indication

An indication is a general sign or suggestion, whereas an indictment is a specific legal or critical accusation.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Though it is a legal term, it is frequently used in journalism and social commentary to criticize a person or system. Remember that the letter 'c' is silent when speaking.

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أخطاء شائعة

Many learners incorrectly pronounce the 'c' in the word; it should sound like 'in-DITE-ment'. Learners also confuse it with 'prosecution', which is the whole legal process, not just the charge.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Look at the word: 'In-DICT-ment'. A 'dictator' (DICT) speaks with authority. Imagine an official 'speaking' a charge against someone in court, but remember the 'c' is silent like a secret.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Anglo-French word 'enditement', meaning to accuse or write down a formal charge.

أنماط نحوية

countable noun often followed by the preposition 'for' (charge) or 'of' (criticism) plural form is 'indictments'
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السياق الثقافي

In the United States legal system, a grand jury must often issue an indictment before a person can be tried for a serious felony.

اختبار سريع

The grand jury decided to ______ an indictment against the suspect for fraud.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: hand down

مزيد من كلمات law

liberty

A1

Liberty is the state of being free within society from control or oppressive restrictions. it is the right and power to believe, act, and express oneself as one chooses.

equality

A1

Equality is the state of being the same, especially in having the same rights, status, and opportunities. It means that every person is treated fairly and has the same chances in life regardless of their background.

harassment

A1

Harassment is behavior that is not wanted and makes someone feel unhappy, scared, or uncomfortable. It usually happens many times and can include mean words, physical actions, or messages online.

libel

A1

Libel is a written statement that is false and damages a person's reputation. It refers to lies that are published in books, newspapers, or online that make people think badly of someone.

slander

A1

Slander is a false spoken statement that is intended to damage someone's reputation. It is a legal term for defamation that occurs through speech rather than in writing.

due process

A1

Due process is the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. It ensures that laws are applied fairly and that every person has a chance to tell their side of the story before a decision is made.

burden of proof

A1

The responsibility to provide facts or evidence to show that a statement is true. In a court or an argument, the person making a claim must prove it to others.

reasonable doubt

A1

A legal standard that means a jury must be very sure a person is guilty of a crime. If there is a logical reason to think the person might be innocent, the jury has a reasonable doubt.

double jeopardy

A1

Double jeopardy is a legal rule that stops a person from being tried twice for the same crime. After a court makes a final decision, the government cannot take the person to court again for that specific act.

habeas corpus

A1

A legal principle or court order that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. This ensures that a prisoner can be released if there is no legal reason to keep them in jail.

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