arraignment
noun/əˈreɪnmənt/
Frequency rank: #15,651 most common English word
Meaning
A court proceeding in which a defendant is formally charged and asked to enter a plea.
Example sentence
The judge scheduled arraignment for the following Monday, when the defendant would enter his plea.
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