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What is an indictment?

An order to arrest
A formal accusation of a crime
A type of bail
A jury’s verdict

The correct answer is: A formal accusation of a crime

An indictment is a formal accusation issued by a grand jury that charges an individual with a crime. This legal document outlines the specific charges against the accused and serves to initiate criminal proceedings. It is an essential aspect of the criminal justice system, ensuring that individuals have been formally accused based on sufficient evidence before proceeding to trial. The other options describe related concepts in the legal process but do not define an indictment. An order to arrest signifies that law enforcement is authorized to apprehend a person, while a type of bail refers to a financial arrangement allowing a defendant to be released from custody while awaiting trial. A jury's verdict is the decision made by a trial jury regarding the guilt or innocence of a defendant, which occurs after the trial has concluded. Each of these serves a different purpose within the legal framework, but only the formal accusation accurately represents the definition and role of an indictment.