Indictment (noun)

1. A formal accusation made by a grand jury, charging someone with a crime.
2. A severe criticism or condemnation.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french enditement, from latin indictmentum, from indictus, past participle of indicere ("to declare, announce"), from in- ("in") + dicere ("to sa.y")

Examples:

1. He was shocked to hear that he was under indictment for fraud and embezzlement.
2. The indictment against the company was based on evidence gathered from a year-long investigation.
3. The indictment sparked a heated debate about the integrity of the justice system.
4. The media widely reported on the indictment and its potential impact on the election.
5. Her editorial was an indictment of the government's handling of the crisis.