Definition

To formally accuse someone of a crime again after they have already been indicted.

Example

The grand jury decided to reindict the suspect after new evidence was found.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they're going to reindict that politician?

Yeah, I read about it! It seems like there are new developments every week.

I wonder what evidence they found to justify the reindictment.

Hopefully, it leads to some real accountability this time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reindict → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "indict" (from Latin "indictare", meaning to declare or announce). The word means to declare or announce again, typically in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'declaring again' — 're-' means again, and 'indict' means to declare.

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