Definition

Not having been formally accused of a crime in a legal case.

Example

The unindicted individuals were relieved to hear the news of the case being dropped.

Conversation

Did you hear about that case in the news?

Yeah, it's surprising how many are unindicted despite the evidence.

I know, right? It makes you wonder how the system works sometimes.

Exactly, it feels like some people just get away with everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unindicted → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "indict" (from Latin "indictare", meaning to proclaim or announce). The word "unindicted" means not having been formally accused or charged with a crime.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'proclaimed' or 'announced' ('indict') as guilty — that's why unindicted means not formally accused.

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