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indicted

American  
[in-dahy-tid] / ɪnˈdaɪ tɪd /

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.

Other Word Forms

  • unindicted adjective

Etymology

Origin of indicted

indict ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Sani Abdulkadir is a name that stands out on the list of civilians indicted.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

A grand jury indicted both men in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Three South Koreans have been indicted on a charge of violating local aviation laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In 2024, the International Criminal Court indicted four Russian military officials over systematic strikes on Ukraine's power grid.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In 1947, GM and a number of its allies in the scheme were indicted on federal antitrust charges.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser

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