Indictment
Pronunciation : In*dict"ment
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. Inditement.]
Definition : 1. The act of indicting, or the state of being indicted.
2. (Law)
Defn: The formal statement of an offense, as framed by the prosecuting authority of the State, and found by the grand jury.
Note: To the validity of an indictment a finding by the grand jury is essential, while an information rests only on presentation by the prosecuting authority.
3. An accusation in general; a formal accusation. Bill of indictment. See under Bill.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913