Synonyms for recognition. noun identification, acknowledgment. 1  perception star. 2  admission star. 3  acceptance star. 4  understanding star. 5  appreciation star. 6  realization star. 7  respect star. 8  concession star.
indictment - a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense. bill of indictment. legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right.
What exactly is an indictment, and what does it do? An indictment is a formal accusation of a crime. While today there are ways to accuse someone of committing a crime other than through an indictment, indictments are still used in the United States, especially for federal crimes. They are used less frequently in the state court system.