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true bill

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun true bill has 1 sense
  1. true bill - an indictment endorsed by a grand jury
    --1 is a kind of
    indictment, bill of indictment

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True Bill

Description:

A true bill is a formal written statement issued by a grand jury that charges a person with a specific crime. It signifies the grand jury's determination that there is enough evidence to warrant a trial.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A formal written statement issued by a grand jury.

Example sentence: The grand jury deliberated for hours before finally handing down a true bill.

Related products: Grand Jury Books, Criminal Law Books

Sense 2:

Noun: An indictment that charges a person with a particular crime.

Example sentence: The suspect was arrested after a true bill was issued by the grand jury.

Related products: Indictment Books, Court Procedures Books

Sense 3:

Noun: A valid or legally binding document.

Example sentence: The court considered the document a true bill and entered it into evidence.

Related products: Legal Documents Books, Evidence Law Books

Sense 4:

Noun: A popular local dish or food item.

Example sentence: The seafood gumbo is a true bill dish in this region.

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