Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

holding charge

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.65 in modern English

Syllables: hold-ing charge
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A temporary charge against a suspect in order to keep them in police custody.

Inflected Forms

holding charges (plural)

Questions

What does holding charge mean?: A temporary charge against a suspect in order to keep them in police custody.

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