arraign
arraign definition
ar·raign (ə rān′)
transitive verb
- to bring before a law court to hear and answer charges
- to call to account; accuse
Etymology: ME arreinen < OFr araisnier < ML adrationare < L ad, to + ratio, reason
Related Forms:
- arraignment ar·raign′·ment noun
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