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Indictment
Legal Severity![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Used for serious crimes, not minor offenses, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/ri81rTn3Y2PbnGDzb12Hzc8Otw.webp)
Before Trial![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
An indictment happens before a trial, starting the legal process, not concluding it. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/157Z9uCTYqd4T7E6zYlEa1iIheQ.webp)
Grand Jury Role![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
A grand jury usually decides to indict someone, not a single judge. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/hhpN0fsE3JPBSHYZiAxUqQlVA4.webp)