Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Not loaded. Used of a weapon.
- adjective Not being formally accused.
- adjective Not subject to a charge. Used of land.
- adjective Lacking electric charge.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not charged; not loaded: as, the guns were uncharged.
- Unassailed.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective physics, chemistry Not carrying an overall
electric charge ;neutral . - adjective law Not charged with a criminal act.
- adjective Not
charged for; given awayfor free .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective of a particle or body or system; having no charge
Etymologies
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Examples
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The principle generally limits mentions of what's sometimes called uncharged misconduct or prior bad acts.
The Seattle Times 2011
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The principle generally limits mentions of what's sometimes called uncharged misconduct or prior bad acts.
The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post Associated Press 2011
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The 32-year-old Cardamone has been behind bars at the DuPage County jail in Wheaton despite an appeals court ruling that he be given a new trial on the molestation charges because the previous judge allowed too much "uncharged" evidence.
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The first clause of the protection of freedoms bill removes the right for the police to retain DNA of uncharged suspects except in a small number of exceptional cases.
Ed Miliband challenges David Cameron over retention of DNA in rape cases 2011
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Barack Obama, like George Bush before him, has claimed the authority to order American citizens murdered based solely on the unverified, uncharged, unchecked claim that they are associated with Terrorism and pose “a continuing and imminent threat to U.S. persons and interests.”
Think Progress » Pawlenty Falsely Claims ‘Most Credible Economists Say’ Stimulus Is ‘Not Working’ 2010
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The defense inquired whether prosecutors planned to introduce evidence of "uncharged criminal conduct" against Mr. Strauss-Kahn.
Strauss-Kahn Denies Guilt Michael Rothfeld 2011
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Said person or persons remain uncaught, uncharged, and unprosecuted.
David Roberts: What We Have and Haven't Learned From 'Climategate' David Roberts 2011
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In all serious sexual and violent cases – not just rape – the police will be allowed to apply for the DNA profile of an uncharged suspect to remain on the database for up to five years.
Miliband's odd decision to focus on DNA when Clarke forced into big u-turn 2011
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The filing indicated the U.S. expected the investigation to lead to further evidence involving "additional uncharged co-conspirators."
Goldman Had 'Inkling' of Investigation Susan Pulliam 2011
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I was referring to the uncharged individual who has his DNA collected, retained (& hence his anonimity removed). on June 17, 2009 at 9: 45 pm Hi Tech Copper
Blogging in Tehran (good) Blogging in Lancashire (bad) « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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