Evidence of failure or poor performance.
Used in a Sentence
indictment
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for indictment.
Editorial note
I'm confused how the indictment is considered facts, but the verdict of the case that resulted from the indictment is merely narrative.
Examples17
Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
Evidence of failure or poor performance.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of indictment gathered in one view.
(law) An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury.
(law) The official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for indictment.
noun
Evidence of failure or poor performance.
noun
(law) An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury.
noun
(law) The official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment.
noun
(countable, uncountable) An accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation.
Example sentences
I'm confused how the indictment is considered facts, but the verdict of the case that resulted from the indictment is merely narrative.
An indictment is a formal charge of a specific crime.
How does a si but isn't that really a huge indictment of their ability to run the site?
The fact that there are few resources available on how to do this is an indictment of our industry.
The video is a testament to Apple's design and engineering, not an indictment of it.
It's not an indictment of Tesla overall, or the Model S's ability to road trip.
It's not a misconception that Ulbricht wasn't convicted for the hit-man scheme because that wasn't part of the New York indictment.
That makes them a lot less culpable than the indictment would make you believe.
But isn't that really a huge indictment of their ability to run the site?
But he was charged with conspiracy, a parameterized charge, and so the overt acts listed in the indictment do in fact matter.
Nowhere in the New York indictment is Ulbricht charged with attempted murder or murder-for-hire.
I think that's more an indictment of the silicon valley way of doing things than anything else.
Quote examples
The only thing from the indictment that was a policy from the top was not classifying Mexico as a "high risk" country for money laundering controls purposes.
"This article is an indictment of the navigation system." Yep, for sure.
The mere indictment builds political capital, regardless of whether there’s any factual basis for their claims." In other words: this case was brought to Enhance Vance's stature, not because of the gravity of the case.
The relevant sentence in the article is: "Facing indictment and the threat of long prison sentences, eight Abacus loan department employees entered guilty pleas and agreed to cooperate with the district attorney’s investigation." So according to the article it was the threat of long prison sentences that caused them to enter guilty pleas, not that they were in any way found guilty after a trial.
Proper noun examples
See Count 2 of the Superseding Indictment.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use indictment in a sentence?
I'm confused how the indictment is considered facts, but the verdict of the case that resulted from the indictment is merely narrative.
What does indictment mean?
Evidence of failure or poor performance.
What part of speech is indictment?
indictment is commonly used as noun.