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indictment

noun
 
 
/ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/

Definition

[C usually singular] a reason for giving blame: This seems to me to be a damning indictment of education policy.Blaming and accusing [C] legal a formal statement of accusing someone: The charges on the indictment include murder and attempted murder.Blaming and accusingTaking legal action
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