INDICTMENT
Categories: Criminal Law
Definition (1910 Edition)
given fact as probable, but not certain. For example, “indicia of partnership” are any circumstances which would induce the belief that a given person was in reality, though not ostensibly, a member of a given firm.
ter;;he brings bis charge in what is termed the “form of criminal letters.”
ter;;he brings bis charge in what is termed the “form of criminal letters.”
UK Law Commentary
Status: ⚠️ Updated. Formal document charging an offender. Now governed by modern procedural rules.
Modern Application
📜 Indictments Act 1915 • Criminal Procedure Rules Part 14 • legislation.gov.uk
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain.
UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational
reference only and does not constitute legal advice.