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
The indictment remains under seal, so the specific charge or charges have not been made public.
From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023
Court documents do not indicate the specific charge or charges to which Kotey is expected to plead.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2021
Against Palliser no specific charge was preferred, but the Admiralty directed a general inquiry into his course on the 27th of July.
From The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
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