specific charge
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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To reach a verdict, all 12 jurors must agree on whether Mr Trump is guilty or not guilty of a specific charge.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2024
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
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
The specific charge against Miss Cavell was that she had helped English and French soldiers and Belgian young male civilians to cross the border into Holland.
From History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War by March, Francis Andrew
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