Noun: arraignment u'reyn-munt
- A legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
"The suspect's arraignment was scheduled for the following morning"
- Formal court proceeding where a criminal defendant is brought before a judge to hear charges and enter a plea
"The suspect's arraignment was scheduled for Monday morning"
Derived forms: arraignments
Type of: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document
Encyclopedia: Arraignment