indictment
US /ɪnˈdaɪt̬.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈdaɪt̬.mənt/
1.
accusa, incriminazione
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.
Il gran giurì ha emesso un'accusa contro il sospettato.
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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
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The report was a damning indictment of the government's policies.
Il rapporto era una schiacciante condanna delle politiche del governo.
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His failure to act was an indictment of his leadership.
La sua incapacità di agire fu una condanna della sua leadership.