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Arraignment (Noun)

Meaning

A legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The suspect was issued an arraignment to appear in court and face the charges against him.
  • After reviewing the evidence, the prosecutor decided to move forward with the arraignment and have the defendant formally charged.
  • The court clerk mailed the arraignment to the defendant's address, requiring him to appear in court on the designated date.
  • As part of the arraignment, the defendant was informed of his right to an attorney and his right to remain silent.
  • The judge reviewed the arraignment carefully before proceeding with the formal reading of the charges against the defendant.

Hypernyms

  • Instrument
  • Legal Instrument
  • Official Document

Related Words

  • Arraign (verb)
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