arraignment

Pronunciation: /əˈɹeɪnmənt/

The English word “arraignment” has 1 meaning listed here.

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.

From arraign + -ment.

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