arraignment

Meanings

• noun

  The formal accusation of a person in a criminal court.

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Rhymes

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arrangement , championment , chastisement , enhancement , entrenchment , exhortment , redemption , sentiment

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Variants

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arraign , arraigned , arraigning , arraignment , arraignments , arraigns

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Etymology

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From Old French arrangier, meaning to set in order, arrange, from arranger, to adjust, from re- 'again' + arranger, to set, place, from ar, a, up, to, or against + rang, a rank, row, or file.

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Trivia

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1. Arraignment was first recorded in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'arraignment' comes from the Old French word 'arrangier', meaning 'to set in order'.

3. During an arraignment, the defendant's bail or bond is often determined.

4. In some jurisdictions, arraignment is combined with the initial appearance, where the defendant is informed of the charges and advised of their rights.

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Related Concepts

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1. Indictment: An official document accusing a person of committing a crime. An indictment is typically issued by a grand jury and leads to an arraignment.

2. Plea: A defendant's response to a criminal charge, typically during an arraignment. A plea can be 'guilty', 'not guilty', or 'no contest'.

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Culture

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In literature and art, arraignment often refers to the formal accusation or indictment of a person. In legal proceedings, it is a significant step in the criminal justice system, where the defendant is formally charged with a crime and enters a plea.

How to Memorize "arraignment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom setting with a judge, prosecutor, and defendant. The defendant is formally charged with a crime during the arraignment process.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'arraignment' with the formal accusation of a crime in a court of law.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'A R R A' stands for 'Accusation, Reading, Response, Arrest' in the context of an arraignment.

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