Word
arraignment
Phoneticsar·raign·ment
US/ɝˈeɪnmənt/
UK/ɐɹˈeɪnmənt/
Definition
n. a formal court meeting where a person is told the charges against them and must say if they are guilty or not guilty.
n. a formal proceeding in a court of law where an accused person is brought before a judge to hear the charges and enter a plea.
Examples
“The defendant appeared in court for his arraignment.”
“During the arraignment, the judge read the charges of theft and asked the defendant if he had a lawyer.”
“The arraignment serves as a critical procedural milestone, ensuring that the accused is formally notified of the specific legal allegations and their right to a trial.”
Examples
simple
“The defendant appeared in court for his arraignment.”
contextual
“During the arraignment, the judge read the charges of theft and asked the defendant if he had a lawyer.”
complex
“The arraignment serves as a critical procedural milestone, ensuring that the accused is formally notified of the specific legal allegations and their right to a trial.”
Real-World Examples
“Within hours of the Justice Department’s indictment, I found that white supremacist influencers on Telegram, Gab and other social platforms were celebrating the arraignment.” Domain
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/arraignment