indictment
US /ɪnˈdaɪt̬.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈdaɪt̬.mənt/
1.
a formal accusation by a grand jury that there is enough evidence for a criminal trial
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The grand jury issued an indictment against the suspect.
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He faces an indictment on multiple charges.
2.
a strong indication that a system, situation, etc., is bad or wrong
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The report was a damning indictment of the government's policies.
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His failure to act was an indictment of his leadership.