Indict
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Legal Process
The term 'indict' is used in a legal context, especially during the stages of criminal court proceedings. The businessman was indicted on multiple counts of embezzlement.
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Grand Jury Role
'Indict' often involves a grand jury, which decides whether there is enough evidence for a trial. The grand jury indicted the politician after reviewing the evidence.
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Serious Charges
To indict someone usually implies the alleged crime is serious and has been thoroughly investigated. Following the investigation, officers indicted the gang leader for drug trafficking.