uncharged
Americanadjective
adjective
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(of land or other property) not subject to a charge
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having no electric charge; neutral
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archaic (of a firearm) not loaded
Etymology
Origin of uncharged
1425–75; late Middle English: unburdened, uncalled; see un- 1, charged
Example Sentences
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“We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties,” the Justice Department and FBI wrote in a memo released in July.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
But on July 6, a two-page DOJ/FBI memo stated that a comprehensive review found there was no incriminating “client list,” no evidence of prominent individuals being blackmailed, and no basis to investigate uncharged third parties.
From Slate • Aug. 14, 2025
But according to this newly released DOJ memo, there is no “incriminating ‘client list,’” no “credible evidence … that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals” and no “evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.”
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2025
“Courts routinely admit evidence of other uncharged acts where they assist juries in understanding issues concerning the intent, modus operandi or scheme of the defendant,” Wigdor said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024
He was thinking that under such circumstances an electron might combine with a proton to form an uncharged, hitherto undetected compound particle he dubbed the neutron.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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