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Meantolearn Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

Libby indicted

I assume "Libby indicted" is short for "Libby is (or has been) indicted."

What's the difference among indict, prosecute and charge?

Is it okay to say, "Libby prosecuted" or "Libby charged" meaning "Libby indicted"?

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Yes, Libby has been indicted . You can also say Libby charged , but not Libby proscuted . Indictment is a formal, legal charge ; charge is used outside the justice system as well.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, Libby has been indicted .
  • You can also say Libby charged , but not Libby proscuted .
  • Indictment is a formal, legal charge ; charge is used outside the justice system as well.
  • Prosecution comes later: it is the trial.
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Yes, Libby has been indicted. You can also say Libby charged, but not Libby proscuted.

Indictment is a formal, legal charge; charge is used outside the justice system as well. Prosecution comes later: it is the trial.
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