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The act of accusing or charging with a crime or with a lighter offense.

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That of which one is accused; the charge of an offense or crime, or the declaration containing the charge.

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a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

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an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence; "the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving"

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a disciplinary action that has been referred to the Office of the Attorney General and may result in the suspension or revocation of a license

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a formal charge brought before a court against a person, stating that he/she is guilty of some punishable offense

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a legal document listing charges against a licensed professional

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a legal document that contains charges against a licensed professional

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an "idiom of control, since it pins blame for misfortune on trouble-makers and deviants

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an official charge of having done something wrong

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Statement of guilt, someone saying that you did it, a charge against you.

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A formal charge filed by the local ABC District Office against a licensee to suspend or revoke a license. Similar to a complaint in a civil matter.

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The first step in a disciplinary action against a licensee.

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A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error.

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With regard to licensees; it is a written statement delivered to a licensee prior to a hearing involving possible revocation or suspension of their license that sets forth the charges for the acts or omissions.

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In legal sense, officially charging someone with a crime by Grand Jury indictment or by filing charges through a District Attorney. The term can also be used to mean any claim of wrongdoing by another person.

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Charge of improper conduct.

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