arraignment Meaning & Definition
/əˈɹeɪnmənt/
What Does Arraignment Mean?
Arraignment is used as a noun meaning The formal charging of a defendant with an offense; in many jurisdictions it includes their response in the form of a plea, typically as guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
Arraignment at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈɹeɪnmənt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | arraignments |
Arraignment Definition (Noun)
- The formal charging of a defendant with an offense; in many jurisdictions it includes their response in the form of a plea, typically as guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
Noun
- The formal charging of a defendant with an offense.
Synonyms of Arraignment
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Arraignment synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Arraignment
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Arraignment in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
arraignment (countable and uncountable, plural arraignments)
Words That Rhyme With Arraignment
Origin of Arraignment
From arraign + -ment.
Arraignment Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of arraignment is //əˈɹeɪnmənt//, spoken in 1 syllable.