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arraignment
[ uh-reyn-muhnt ]
noun
- Law. an act or instance of bringing someone before a criminal court to hear an indictment, or formal charge, against them and to enter a plea in response to that charge:
At her arraignment Crane pleaded not guilty, and the trial was set for May 21.
- a calling into question or a finding fault, especially with respect to the value or virtue of something; critical examination:
In his arraignment of the basic weaknesses in the nation's social fabric, he drew special attention to racism.
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of arraignment1
Example Sentences
Last year, county supervisors raised the possibility of using Metro buses, and court officials tried exploring the idea of doing remote video arraignments from inside the jails — but neither plan worked out.
Henley is in federal custody and his arraignment is scheduled for April 8.
She entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder Wednesday during her arraignment at San Diego’s East County Superior Courthouse.
At his arraignment hearing on Wednesday, Arroyo’s attorney voiced doubts about his client’s mental competency.
Badillo is scheduled to appear in district court for arraignment on March 20.
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