as in count
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
that prosecutor gets an indictment for 90% of his cases
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Special counsel Jack Smith agreed to dismiss his two federal indictments of Trump on election interference and documents charges, and Trump has meanwhile asked courts in Georgia to do the same in his state election interference case.
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Key Background Combs was arrested on federal charges in September and, the next day, an indictment against him was unsealed.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Alon and Tal are real estate moguls in Florida, with their luxury real estate businesses encompassing both Florida and New York State, according to the indictment.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Americans proved smart enough to see the difference, giving a man with more indictments than Al Capone, John Dillinger, Jessie James, Bonnie and Clyde, and Billy the Kid combined, four more years in the White House.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Key Background Combs was arrested on federal charges in September and, the next day, an indictment against him was unsealed.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Alon and Tal are real estate moguls in Florida, with their luxury real estate businesses encompassing both Florida and New York State, according to the indictment.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Americans proved smart enough to see the difference, giving a man with more indictments than Al Capone, John Dillinger, Jessie James, Bonnie and Clyde, and Billy the Kid combined, four more years in the White House.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictment
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While overall screen count in India has dropped to the low 6,000s from over 9,000, Imax has grown from three to 31 screens over the past decade with 12 more in the pipeline.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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For Valéry, Teste counts as a monster only in the way that a biologist would regard a unique specimen: as a notable mutation with the potential to engender a new lineage.Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The report provided a variety of statistics about the office’s investigations, how many complaints were filed and the general types of allegations.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Alexander’s attorney, Milton Williams Jr., argued that while the allegations are serious, the evidence is thin.Stephany Matat, Sun Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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But because of the federal charges, the brothers still couldn’t be released.Stephany Matat, Sun Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mangione, 26, is being held in Pennsylvania and has been charged with Thompson's murder, multiple weapons counts and other charges.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek also sought comment on Tuesday from Carter's representative and Combs' attorney about the rape accusation.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under Wray, the FBI has also faced accusations from Republicans of being biased against Catholics and improperly pressuring social media companies to practice censorship, two matters the FBI has disputed.Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Indictment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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