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To call a person to court for a plea.

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Usage examples (33)
  • Canon Holland proceeds to arraign modern teachings.
  • “So we arraign her; but she,” the Genius of Charles
  • Two previous attempts to arraign Wesson had to be postponed.
  • They are just going to arraign him on Monday and argue bail.
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  • You are not permitted to "arrange" (organize, negotiate, plan) a time to be "arraigned" (called before a court of law to answer a charge).
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