WorldJune 14, 2026

indict

/ɪnˈdaɪt/

Definition

To formally accuse someone of a serious crime through a legal process.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'indictare' (to proclaim or declare), the word entered English via Old French, maintaining its association with formal legal accusations.

In the news

In the article, Nicolás Maduro was indicted by the US Department of Justice on charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, which the US government used as a legal justification for his detention.

States as protectors and violators of human rights: The detention of Nicolás Maduro by the US

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