VocabJLPT N1
indictment
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. prosecution
  2. 2. indictment
This noun and verb (with する) refers to the legal act of indicting or prosecuting someone, meaning a formal charge is brought against them in court. It is a legal term commonly encountered in news reports about criminal proceedings.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I happened to catch a drama where the main character got indicted and I just cried.

Sentence 2

It's kind of shocking how a single indictment can destroy a company's reputation.

Sentence 3

Voices also emerged criticizing the prosecution as politically motivated.

Sentence 4

I told you — leave evidence behind and you'll get indicted!

Sentence 5

His attitude about it — "I don't care if I get indicted" — is way too much bravado!