arraign

[US]/əˈreɪn/
[UK]/əˈrān/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto formally accuse someone of a crime in court; to summon someone to appear in court; to criticize or reprimand someone severely

Phrases & Collocations

arraign the defendant

arraign the accused

the arraignment hearing

arraign the suspect

formal arraignment

arraign witnesses

Example Sentences

the judge decided to arraign the suspect on multiple charges.

they will arraign the defendant next week.

after the investigation, the police will arraign the suspects.

the attorney prepared to arraign her client in court.

he was arraigned for theft and released on bail.

it is common to arraign individuals for serious crimes.

the court will arraign the new charges against him tomorrow.

witnesses were called to testify before the arraignment.

she felt nervous as she waited to be arraigned.

the arraignment process can be intimidating for many.

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