Arraign
/əˈreɪn/
Definitions
- (v.) To call a defendant before a court to answer to criminal charges.
The judge will arraign the defendant tomorrow morning.
Forms
- arraigns
- arraigned
- arraigning
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Commentary
Arraign refers specifically to the formal reading of charges and obtaining the defendant's plea in criminal proceedings.
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