arraignment

UK
/əˈreɪn.mənt/
US
/əˈreɪn.mənt/

Translations

arraignmentnoun
arraignments
pl
UK
/əˈreɪn.mənt/
US
/əˈreɪn.mənt/
предъявление обвинения
The defendant's arraignment is scheduled for next week.
Предъявление обвинения подсудимому назначено на следующую неделю.
Additional translations
обвинительное заключение
представление обвинения
arraignmentadjective
UK
/əˈreɪnmənt/
US
/əˈreɪnmənt/
Used attributively in phrases such as "arraignment hearing"

Definitions

arraignmentnoun
A formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant to inform them of the charges against them.
The defendant appeared in court for his arraignment, where he was formally charged with theft.
An accusation or severe indictment; a denunciation.
Her speech was an eloquent arraignment of the administration's policies.
arraignmentadjective
Relating to or used at an arraignment.
The arraignment hearing was postponed until next week.