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	impeachment The process of calling a witness's testimony into doubt. For example, if the attorney can show that the witness may have fabricated portions of his testimony, the witness is said to be "impeached;" The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government, who are then tried by the Senate. indictment The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies. See also information. in forma pauperis "In the manner of a pauper." Permission given by the court to a person to file a case without payment of the required court fees because the person cannot pay them. information A formal accusation by a government attorney that the defendant committed a misdemeanor. See also indictment. injunction A court order prohibiting a defendant from performing a specific act, or compelling a defendant to perform a specific act. interrogatories Written questions sent by one party in a lawsuit to an opposing party as part of pretrial discovery in civil cases. The party receiving the interrogatories is required to answer them in writing under oath. issue The disputed point between parties in a lawsuit; To send out officially, as in a court issuing an order.