Definition of Arraignment

to take before a judge based on charges brought against the person

Examples of Arraignment in a sentence

The community was relieved when the gang members were arrested and brought in for an arraignment.  🔊

Ken’s trial for his arraignment was set for next week in the hopes that he would plead guilty of the crime.  🔊

Judge Watson explained to the shackled man at his arraignment that he was being accused of murder in the first degree.  🔊

After hearing all the evidence that they had against me at my arraignment, I knew that a jury would definitely find me guilty.  🔊

As the woman walked to her arraignment, all of the news reporters were gathered around waiting to interview her about the crime.  🔊

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