unindictable
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/ˌʌnɪnˈdaɪtəbəl/
(indict)
formally accuse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unindictable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'indict,' which comes from Latin 'indictare,' meaning 'to declare.'
Historical Evolution
'indict' changed from the Old French word 'enditer' and eventually became the modern English word 'indict.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'indict' meant 'to declare or proclaim,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to formally accuse of a crime.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not subject to being indicted or charged with a crime.
The diplomat was unindictable due to diplomatic immunity.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 06:39