Arraign
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɹeɪn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Arraign is a verb meaning (with on, (archaic) for) To officially charge someone in a court of law.
Meaning
(with on, (archaic) for) To officially charge someone in a court of law.
More Meanings
- To call to account, or accuse, before the bar of reason, taste, or any other tribunal.
- Arraignment.
Example Sentences
the clerk of the arraigns
The clerk of the arraigns stood up
They will not dare to arraign you for want of knowledge.
He will then be arraigned, at which point the specific charges will be unsealed.
Word Forms
- arraigns
- arraigning
- arraigned
Synonyms for arraign
Depending on context, synonyms include appeach, inculpate, indict, accriminate, accuse, becry.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bring, translate, arrest, agist, article, inculpate.
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