1. a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Usage: legal
2. a sign or indication that something is very bad or wrong

Examples

• The grand jury issued an indictment against the suspect for fraud.
• She was arrested following her indictment on charges of embezzlement.
• The prosecutor read the indictment in court.
• The poor test scores were an indictment of the education system.
• His behavior was a clear indictment of his character.
• The report served as an indictment of government corruption.
• The indictment contained twelve separate charges.