Definition of charge

charge

Noun

in criminal law, a pleading describing some wrong or offense

Example

"They were arrested on a charge of larceny."

Synonyms

complaint

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Adverb

away from the correct or expected course

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actually

Adverb

as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis

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abstemiously

Adverb

in a sparing manner

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agglutinative

Adjective

united as if by glue

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all

Adjective

quantifier

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