specific charge

American

noun

Physics.

the ratio of the charge on a particle to the mass of the particle.

specific charge British

noun

physics the charge-to-mass ratio of an elementary particle

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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

I then reproduced the million-dollar policy, hoping to drag from the Big Three a specific charge that this, too, was an advertisement.

From Frenzied Finance Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated by Lawson, Thomas William

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