indict
verb (used with object)
(of a grand jury) to bring a formal accusation against (someone) as a means of bringing a case to trial after ascertaining that there is enough evidence.
have indicted
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present perfectof indict.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He said authorities have indicted about 40 people, with around 10 people already in custody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Prosecutors have indicted former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery related to his former son-in-law's job at an airline.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2025
State prosecutors have indicted Murdaugh on similar charges, saying he diverted money meant for clients and a wrongful death settlement for his family’s longtime housekeeper who fell at Murdaugh’s home to his own bank accounts.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2023
“California accounts for 37% of all catalytic converter theft claims nationwide. I am proud to announce that we have indicted nine people who are at the core of catalytic theft in our community,” U.S.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
There was a preface in which was written: "They have indicted me with phrases taken here and there from my book; I can only defend myself with the whole book."
From The Public vs. M. Gustave Flaubert by Various
