specific charge
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The California Coastal Commission was created to enforce the act with a specific charge to balance the needs of the ecosystem with the need for public access and economic development, including affordable housing.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2024
The indictment was sealed, which means the specific charge or charges are not publicly known.
From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023
Court documents do not indicate the specific charge or charges to which Kotey is expected to plead.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2021
Attorneys could explain the law to clients to deter threats or harm, and they could get police involved with a more specific charge if they’re threatened.
From Washington Times • Mar. 26, 2018
But, if he be tried on a specific charge, and be suspended or expelled, his moral character is affected.
From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.
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