indictment

US /ɪnˈdaɪt̬.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈdaɪt̬.mənt/
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1.

accusa, incriminazione

a formal accusation by a grand jury that there is enough evidence for a criminal trial

:
The grand jury issued an indictment against the suspect.
Il gran giurì ha emesso un'accusa contro il sospettato.
He faces an indictment on multiple charges.
Affronta un'accusa per molteplici capi d'imputazione.
2.

condanna, critica

a strong indication that a system, situation, etc., is bad or wrong

:
The report was a damning indictment of the government's policies.
Il rapporto era una schiacciante condanna delle politiche del governo.
His failure to act was an indictment of his leadership.
La sua incapacità di agire fu una condanna della sua leadership.