an act of indicting.

Law . a formal accusation initiating a criminal case, presented by a grand jury and usually required for felonies and other serious crimes.

any charge, accusation, serious criticism, or cause for blame.

the state of being indicted.

noun

absolution , acquittal , exoneration

noun

allegation , arraignment , bill , blame , censure , charge , citation , detention , findings , impeachment , incrimination , presentment , prosecution , statement , summons , warrant , writ , denouncement , denunciation , imputation