INDICTS Meaning and
Definition
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The term "indicts" is a verb that primarily refers to the act of formally accusing or charging someone with a crime, typically through a legal or official process. When an individual or a group is indicted, it means they have been presented with a formal statement or document outlining the charges against them, usually by a grand jury or a prosecutor. Indictments are issued when there is sufficient evidence suggesting the accused's involvement in criminal activity, leading to the initiation of legal proceedings.
In a broader sense, "indicts" can also be used figuratively to describe the act of strongly criticizing or blaming someone or something for a particular wrongdoing or negative behavior. This usage implies that the accused is being held morally or socially accountable for their actions. It often involves pointing out and highlighting their faults, mistakes, or failures. Indicting in this context may involve public scrutiny, condemning language, or a strong public demand for accountability.
Furthermore, "indicts" can connote the concept of revealing or exposing the negative aspects or consequences of certain actions, policies, or systems. It implies shedding light on the harmful or detrimental implications of an idea, behavior, or approach. Indicting in this context typically aims to prompt awareness, reflection, and change, as it strives to highlight potential flaws, injustices, or harms that may otherwise remain hidden or overlooked.
Common Misspellings for INDICTS
Etymology of INDICTS
The word indicts is derived from the Middle English term endite, which comes from the Old French verb enditer. The Old French term itself originated from the Latin word indictare, which means to declare or to make known.
Similar spelling words for INDICTS
- induct,
- inductee,
- indicates,
- indigent,
- indicant,
- indispose,
- intactness,
- indict,
- inductive,
- indiscreet,
- indicator,
- intact,
- inductor,
- indictment,
- Indigirka,
- indic,
- indictable,
- induction,
- indicate,
- indiction.
Conjugate verb Indicts
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