Arraignments
/əˈreɪnmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of arraignment; formal court proceedings where a defendant is called to answer criminal charges.
The arraignments for multiple defendants were scheduled for the morning session.
Forms
- arraignment
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Commentary
Arraignments is the plural form of arraignment; primary legal discussion and definitions appear under the singular base term.
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