charging instrumentglossary / CHARGING INSTRUMENT charging instrument. A formal document — usu. either an indictment or an information — that sets forth an accusation of a crime. — Also termed accusatory instrument. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Howard,在一家顶尖的美国律师事务所担任专职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与信托与财产规划有关的法律文件。