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Learn to pronounce in·dict·ment

/inˈdītm(ə)nt/
noun
  1. a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
    "an indictment for conspiracy"
    synonyms: charge, accusation, arraignment, citation, summons, allegation, imputation, plaint, impeachment, beef, inculpation
  2. a thing that serves to illustrate that a system or situation is bad and deserves to be condemned.
    "these rapidly escalating crime figures are an indictment of our society"

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