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Arraigned

Description:

Arraigned is the past participle form of the verb "arraign," which means to formally charge someone with a crime and bring them before a court of law for trial.

Part of Speech:

Verb (past participle)

Senses:

1. Formally charge someone with a crime and bring them before a court of law for trial.

Usages:

- The suspect was arraigned on charges of theft and assault.
- The defendant was arraigned in court and entered a plea of not guilty.
- After arraignment, the judge set a date for the trial to begin.

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