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Definition of: indict
(in·dīt′) v.t.
1. Law To prefer an indictment against: said of the action of grand juries.
2. To charge with a crime. See synonyms under ARRAIGN. ♦ Homophone: indite. [<AF enditer make known, inform; later infl. in form by Med. L dictare accuse. Related to INDITE.]
—in·dict′a·ble adjective
—in·dict·ee (in·dī·tē′) noun
—indict′er, in·dict′or noun
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