Is There Such a Word as Arraign?

to call or bring before a court to answer to an indictment. to accuse or charge in general; criticize adversely; censure.

What does the word arraign meaning?

transitive verb. 1 : to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge. 2 : to accuse of wrong, inadequacy, or imperfection.

How do you spell the legal term arraign?

An arraignment is a hearing. It is where the court formally charges the person who abused you with the crime. If the person who abused you is arrested and the District Attorney files a criminal complaint against them, the first thing that will happen in court is the arraignment.

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