indicted

[in-dahy-tid]

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of indicted¹

indict ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

“We only keep democracy alive, is all. Is it worth it? Well, ask the Cincinnati city council — a third of ‘em, indicted on bribery charges today thanks to our reporting.”

From Salon

This week, however, a grand jury reviewed the case and ultimately indicted Caravello on a felony count of assaulting a federal agent.

From Los Angeles Times

A federal grand jury in Santa Ana indicted Adrian Martinez, 20, on the charge of conspiracy to impede a federal officer, after he tried to intervene in an immigration arrest in June.

From Los Angeles Times

The officers actions were initially found to be justified in each case, though prosecutors later revisited Mitchell’s death and indicted Matthew Concannon and Anthony Chavez on manslaughter charges.

From Los Angeles Times

Two days later, a grand jury indicted Sam Page, the St. Louis County executive.

From Salon