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arraignment
This term carries a heavy legal weight, evoking the sterile and intimidating atmosphere of a courtroom. It marks the precise moment a legal case transitions from an investigation into a formal judicial process, emphasizing the gravity of the accusations and the official start of the defendant's legal struggle.
Because it is a specific procedural event, it is used almost exclusively in legal documents, news reports about criminal trials, and courtroom settings. It is never used casually to describe a general accusation or a simple disagreement.
Meanings
Examples
The defendant is scheduled for arraignment tomorrow morning.
I cannot believe my arraignment is already next week.
The judge read the charges during the arraignment.
We need to decide on your plea before the arraignment.
The suspect remained silent throughout the entire arraignment.
He was released on bail immediately following his arraignment.
The court records show the date of the initial arraignment.
Wait for the arraignment to see if the prosecutor drops any charges.