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arraign

[uh-reyn]

verb (used with object)

  1. Law.to call or bring before a court to answer to an indictment, a formal charge for which it has been ascertained that there is enough evidence to warrant trial.

    He is scheduled to be arraigned this morning on drug and gun charges.

  2. to accuse or charge in general; criticize; censure.

    I am not arraigning Professor Wells for these omissions, only mentioning them to indicate how complex such questions can be.



arraign

/ əˈɪ /

verb

  1. to bring (a prisoner) before a court to answer an indictment

  2. to call to account; complain about; accuse

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • arraigner noun
  • ˈԳԳ noun
  • ˈԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of arraign1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English arainen, from Anglo-French arainer, Old French araisnier, equivalent to a- a- 5 + raisnier, from unrecorded Vulgar Latin پō “to talk, reason”; ratio
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of arraign1

C14: from Old French araisnier to speak, accuse, from a- ² + raisnier, from Vulgar Latin پō (unattested) to talk, argue, from Latin پō a reasoning
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It was not immediately clear if Solis had legal representation or when he would be arraigned.

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The San Bernardino County man was arrested Monday just before 11 a.m. by United States Marshals and arraigned the next day inside Central District Court in Riverside.

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It was not immediately clear when he would be arraigned or if he had legal representation.

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The “Sixth Sense” and “Blink Twice” actor, 37, was arraigned Monday in Mono County, Calif. The Times confirmed that a judge granted the former child actor’s request for a one-year diversion.

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He was arraigned in San Mateo Superior Court on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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