indictable offence en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (Australia, Canada, Hong-Kong, UK) An offence which can only be tried on an indictment after a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is a prima facie case to answer or by a grand jury, in contrast to a summary offence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| indictable offences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
cmn 可公訴罪行 /可公诉罪行 (offence which can only be tried on an indictment) · de Verbrechen (offence which can only be tried on an indictment) · fi virallisen syytteen alainen rikos (offence which can only be tried on an indictment) · cy tramgwydd ditiadwy (offence which can only be tried on an indictment)