Vocabulary Spotlight
Arraign
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: आरोप लगाना (Aarop lagana) – To formally accuse or bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge.
Pronunciation
[uh-reyn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Indict – अभियोग लगाना (Abhiyog lagana)
Related Words
Charges – आरोप (Aarop)
Word Origin
“Arraign” Latin aur Old French se aaya hai, jismein iska matlab hai “to reason with”. Yeh courts mein kisi ko charge lagane ya accuse karne ke liye use hota hai.
– “Arraign” is derived from Latin and Old French, meaning “to reason with.” It’s used in courts to bring formal charges against someone.
Word Family
Verb: Arraign – आरोप लगाना (Aarop lagana)
Noun: Arraignment – आरोप (Aarop)
Usage Examples
1. Usko kal court mein arraign kiya jayega.
– He will be arraigned in court tomorrow.
2. Court mein uspar serious charges arraign kiye gaye.
– Serious charges were arraigned against him in court.
Cultural Note
India mein arraign ka use criminal cases mein hota hai jisme kisi par legal action lene ke liye court mein formally charges lagaye jaate hain.
In Context
“Arraign” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi vyakti par court mein officially charge lagaye jaate hain aur unhe apna jawab dena padta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Arraign” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Arraign” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?