1. formal court proceedings in which an accused person is brought before a judge to hear the charges and enter a plea
Usage: legal term; plural of arraignment

Examples

• The defendant’s arraignment is scheduled for next Tuesday.
• Several arraignments were held in the courthouse today.
• During the arraignment, she pleaded not guilty to all charges.
• The judge postponed the arraignment until the defendant could secure legal counsel.
• Arraignments typically occur within 48 hours of arrest.
• The courtroom was packed during the high-profile arraignments.
• His lawyer advised him on what to expect during the arraignment process.