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.