indictment
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++in·dict·ment /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/ ●○○ noun 1 be an indictment of something BAD BEHAVIOUR OR ACTIONSSHOW/BE A SIGN OFto be a very clear sign that a system, method etc is very bad or very wrong 是〔制度极不完善、方法极其错误等〕的明显征兆 The fact that these children cannot read is a damning indictment of our education system. 这些孩子不识字，这是对我们教育制度的强烈控诉。2. [countable] especially American English lawSCL an official written statement charging someone with a criminal offence 起诉书，诉状3. [uncountable] especially American English lawSCL the act of officially charging someone with a criminal offence 起诉，指控，控告
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indictment• He wrote Moody for authority to ask a grand jury which was in session for an indictment against the mob leaders.• This list, by no means complete, is an indictment of a careless society.• Hancock pleaded not guilty to a federal indictment accusing him of four bombings.• All are under federal indictment, including Ramos, who like the rest, is a federal fugitive.• Denied effective legal counsel prior to his indictment, Stewart's trial at Inveraray in September 1752 was a travesty of justice.• A 15-page indictment was placed before the panel of judges.• His latest sculptural indictments are on view at Josh Baer until 17 October.• Freeman and lawyers for the financial advisors could not be reached to comment on the indictment charges.From Longman Business Dictionaryindictmentin‧dict‧ment /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/ noun especially American EnglishLAW1[countable] an official written statement charging someone with a criminal offenceThe indictment alleged that he diverted clients’ money to unauthorized uses.2[uncountable] the act of charging someone with a criminal offenceHe is under indictment for fraud.in·dict·ment nounChineseSyllable
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indictment
in‧dict‧ment /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
noun
1. be an indictment of something to be a very clear sign that a system, method etc is very bad or very wrong:
The fact that these children cannot read is a damning indictment of our education system.
2. [countable] especially American English law an official written statement charging someone with a criminal offence
3. [uncountable] especially American English law the act of officially charging someone with a criminal offence
▪ accusation a statement saying that you believe someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something bad: The army has faced accusations of racism.
▪allegation a public statement accusing someone of doing something although it has not been proved: He denied allegations that he received a bribe. | Police are investigating allegations of corruption.
▪charge an official statement by the police accusing someone of a crime and saying that they must go to court, or a statement saying that someone has done something bad, made by anyone: He appeared in court on a murder charge. | She denied the charge that the article had been misleading.
▪indictment law especially American English an official written statement accusing someone of a crime so that they will be judged under the American legal system: He is under indictment for credit card fraud.
in‧dict‧ment /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
noun1. be an indictment of something to be a very clear sign that a system, method etc is very bad or very wrong:
2. [countable] especially American English law an official written statement charging someone with a criminal offence
3. [uncountable] especially American English law the act of officially charging someone with a criminal offence
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