[in.dict] vt [alter. of earlier indite, fr. ME inditen, fr. AF enditer, fr. OF, to write down--more at indite] (ca. 1626) 1: to charge with a fault or offense: criticize, accuse
2: to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (as a grand jury) in due form of law -- in.dict.er or in.dict.or n