1.NounAn official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2.NounThe official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment.
3.NounAn accusation of wrongdoing; a criticism or condemnation.
4.NounEvidence of failure or poor performance.
"an indictment of his ability to lead; an indictment of his game; a stinging indictment of our prison system"