indictable

Meanings

• adjective

  Capable of being indicted or formally accused and brought to trial.

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Variants

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indictable

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Etymology

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From the past participle of indict, from Old French en dicter ‘accuse publicly’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'indictable offense' is used primarily in the common law legal systems, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

2. The word 'indictment' comes from the Old French word 'en dicter,' which means 'to accuse publicly.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Indictment: A formal accusation brought before a court of law.

2. Grand Jury: A jury that is empowered to bring an indictment against a person.

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1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being formally accused and brought to trial.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the legal process of being formally accused and brought to trial.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Indictable is a person who is able to be indicted, or formally accused and brought to trial.'

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