uncharged

adjective

un·​charged ˌən-ˈchärjd How to pronounce uncharged (audio)
: not charged
specifically : having no electric charge

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The memo noted that while over a thousand victims were identified in Epstein's crimes, the review uncovered no evidence implicating uncharged third parties or proving that prominent figures were blackmailed. Jesus Mesa gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025 In the indictment, the government said Abrego Garcia and six other uncharged and unnamed co-conspirators communicated using cellphones and social media to unlawfully transport the undocumented immigrants. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 6 June 2025 Haley and Mann testified as part of Weinstein’s 2020 trial, but the conviction was overturned in April 2024 when the court of appeals ruled that the trial judge improperly allowed testimony from other women about uncharged allegations against Weinstein. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025 The district court erred in allowing the state to introduce evidence of uncharged bad acts from Arizona into the Idaho criminal trial under Rule 404(b) of the Idaho Rules of Evidence. 5. Nate Eaton, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncharged

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncharged was in 1815

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“Uncharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharged. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

uncharged

adjective
un·​charged ˌən-ˈchärjd How to pronounce uncharged (audio)
: having no electric charge

Medical Definition

uncharged

adjective
un·​charged -ˈchärjd How to pronounce uncharged (audio)
: not charged
specifically : having no electric charge
an uncharged atom

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