indicting

Meanings

• Verb

  To accuse or formally charge (someone) with a crime or wrongdoing.

• Verb

  To give formal evidence against (someone) in a court of law.

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Variants

List of all variants of indicting that leads to same result
indict , indicted , indicter , indicters , indicting , indictor , indictors , indicts

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Etymology

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From Old French 'indicte', from 'indicier' meaning 'to point out, accuse'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'indictment' comes from the Old French word 'indicte', which means 'pointed out' or 'accused'.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'indicting' in English was in the 15th century.

3. In some countries, a grand jury is responsible for deciding whether there is enough evidence to issue an indictment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Accusation: An formal statement that someone has committed a wrong or a crime.

2. Charge: An formal statement that someone has committed a crime or wrongdoing.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'indicting' is often used to describe the act of accusing or exposing wrongdoing. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Indictment: The Beautiful People' which deals with social issues and injustice.

How to Memorize "indicting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone formally accusing someone else in a courtroom setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indicting' with the idea of accusing or formally charging someone with a crime.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Indicting is accusing, formally charging someone in a court of law.'

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