The basic purpose of an indictment is to apprise the defendant of the nature and character of the offense charged so as to enable him to prepare his defense (Code Crim. Pro., § 275; see, e.g., People v. Williams, 243 N.Y. 162). We agree with the court below that the instant indictment does not do so. The People rely on People v. Major (
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