arraignment
pronunciation
How to pronounce arraignment in British English:
UK [ə'reɪnmənt]
How to pronounce arraignment in American English:
US [ə'reɪnmənt]
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- Noun:
- a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
Word Origin
- arraignment (n.)
- mid-15c., from Old French araisnement, from araisnier (see arraign).
Example
- 1. Arraignment is set to take place within 30 days .
- 2. The 13-hour arraignment was described as a circus by some observers .
- 3. Mr. nafis , who is 21 years old , was held without bail after a brief arraignment wednesday afternoon in u.s. district court in brooklyn .
- 4. You want to know what an arraignment is ?
- 5. Well , I 'll see youat the arraignment then .