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

The 58-year-old was indicted on 29 November and it is hoped legal proceedings can take place in the first half of 2025, the Norwegian public prosecutor's office confirmed to BBC Sport.

From BBC

According to the US justice department it is “highly unusual” for a president to pardon someone before they are indicted, convicted or sentenced for a federal offence - though there have been some notable exceptions.

From BBC

What Bondi could feasibly charge the prosecutors who indicted Trump with is unclear, he said.

From Salon

The suspect was indicted in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, in July 2004 over his alleged involvement, the FBI said.

From BBC

Not one, but two federal grand juries had indicted Trump for violating federal laws by attempting to get the results of the 2020 election overturned.

From Salon