ARRAIGNMENT
\ɐɹˈe͡ɪnmənt], \ɐɹˈeɪnmənt], \ɐ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_n_m_ə_n_t]\
Definitions of ARRAIGNMENT
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by pleading guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Other matters often handled at the arraignment are arranging for the appointment of a lawyer to represent the defendant and the setting of bail.
By Oddity Software
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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The act of arraigning; accusation.
By James Champlin Fernald
