indictment
noun
LAW uk/ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/ us [ U ]
the act of formally accusing someone of a serious crime:
under indictment for sth He's currently under indictment for embezzlement.
on indictment The defendent was tried on indictment.
[ C ]
a written statement that formally accuses someone of a crime:
on an indictment She was held to appear for trial on two indictments.