Meaning
indictment, charge
- the act of formally charging someone with a crime
- an official indictment or accusation
In a sentence
L'incriminazione dell'ex sindaco ha aperto una grave crisi politica.
The indictment of the former mayor opened a serious political crisis.
Quali sono esattamente i capi di incriminazione mossi contro l'imputato?
What exactly are the counts of indictment brought against the defendant?
Senza prove concrete, il procuratore non procederà con l'incriminazione.
Without concrete evidence, the prosecutor will not proceed with the indictment.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incriminazione | feminine · singular |
| incriminazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from the verb incriminare.
- Formal legal term; can also mean the state of being under formal suspicion or charge.