Arraignability

/əˌreɪnəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to be arraigned, or the legal condition of being subject to formal charges and court proceedings.

Etymology

From 'arraignable' (able to be arraigned) + '-ity' (suffix forming abstract nouns). Arraign comes from Old French 'arainier' meaning to accuse or call to account in court.

Kelly Says

Arraignability is a legal concept that determines whether someone has sufficient legal standing to face charges—it's what decides if you can even be brought before a judge, making it one of the earliest gatekeepers of justice.

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