What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reindict
Example
The prosecutor decided to reindict the defendant on charges of fraud. [reindict: verb]
Example
The judge ordered the prosecution to reindict the defendant with more specific charges. [reindicted: past tense]
reprosecute
Example
The prosecutor decided to reprosecute the defendant after the first trial ended in a hung jury. [reprosecute: verb]
Example
The defense argued that the prosecution should not be allowed to reprosecute the case due to double jeopardy. [reprosecution: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reprosecute is more commonly used than reindict in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of scenarios and is more likely to be encountered in news articles or legal discussions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reindict and reprosecute?
Both reindict and reprosecute are formal words used primarily in legal contexts, and are unlikely to be encountered in casual conversation or writing.
