indicted

[ in-dahy-tid ]

adjective

1. having been charged with an offense or crime, especially legally or formally:

   New information released yesterday about the indicted former state senator underscores the need for a change in the way politics is done in the state.

noun

1. Usually the indicted. a person or persons who have been formally charged with an offense or crime:

   From a legal standpoint, there is no concrete evidence against the indicted yet.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of indict ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·in·dict·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of indicted¹

indict ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Adams was indicted in September on five counts of criminal offences, including bribery, wire fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations.

From BBC

In March 2021, a federal grand jury indicted Gaulden, accusing the musician of possessing an unregistered firearm and “possession of firearms by a convicted felon” in connection to a 2020 case.

From Los Angeles Times

Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives in 2023 after being indicted on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges.

From Salon

Over a year after a violent incident outside a Lancaster WinCo was caught on video, Deputy Trevor Kirk has been indicted by a federal grand jury.

From Los Angeles Times

Ridley-Thomas was indicted by federal prosecutors the following year and remains free while he appeals his conviction.

From Los Angeles Times