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arraignment

[uh-reyn-muhnt] / əˈreɪn mənt /


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Arraignment for the two is scheduled for Sept. 11.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

Arraignment involves the indictment being put to the defendant in open court, allowing them to state whether they plead guilty or not guilty.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2023

Arraignment Day seemed like a good day to find out.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2023

Arraignment is not yet scheduled for Clark and Rainy, but Williams will appear in court on Nov. 2: She will, however, face charges in up to five different courts around Wayne County.

From Fox News • Oct. 16, 2021

To these two seuerall Indictments vpon his Arraignment, he pleaded not guiltie, and for the triall of his life put himselfe vpon God and his Countrie.

From Discovery of Witches The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster by Potts, Thomas, fl. 1612-1618




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