bill of indictment
noun Law.
a written accusation submitted to a grand jury for its decision.
Words nearby bill of indictment
bill of entry, bill of exchange, bill of fare, bill of goods, bill of health, bill of indictment, bill of lading, bill of particulars, bill of quantities, bill of rights, bill of sale
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British Dictionary definitions for bill of indictment
bill of indictment
noun
criminal law a formal document accusing a person or persons of crime, formerly presented to a grand jury for certification as a true bill but now signed by a court official
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