arraignment
noun
an act or instance of bringing someone before a criminal court to hear an indictment, or formal charge, against them and to enter a plea in response to that charge.
arraignments
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pluralof arraignment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Both men entered pleas of not guilty at their arraignments but have indicated to the court they will enter guilty pleas at hearings set for April 27, according to court records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Until the arraignments, the lawyers would not have any comment about their clients, Casey said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
Both suspects, who were arrested separately last week, pleaded not guilty at their arraignments.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
In the Georgia case, Willis has requested that arraignments begin the week of Sept. 5, though defendants in Georgia are permitted to waive those appearances and plead not guilty via court filing.
From Reuters ● Aug. 25, 2023
My conscience uttered one of those arraignments which echo throughout our lives and sometimes beyond them.
From The Lily of the Valley by Katharine Prescott Wormeley
