bill of indictment

GNU Webster's 1913

1. n. a written accusation lawfully presented to a grand jury. If the jury consider the evidence sufficient to support the accusation, they indorse it “A true bill,” otherwise they write upon it “Not a true bill,” or “Not found,” or “Ignoramus”, or “Ignored.”
2. n. See under Bill.

WordNet 3.0

1. n. a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense