holding charge — /ˈhoʊldɪŋ tʃadʒ/ (say hohlding chahj) noun Law a charge on a relatively minor matter, used by police to secure the arrest of a person they want to question about a more serious offence …
Charge-coupled device — A specially developed CCD used for ultraviolet imaging in a wire bonded package. A charge coupled device (CCD) is a device for the movement of electrical charge, usually from within the device to an area where the charge can be manipulated, for… … Wikipedia
HOLDING — Les sociétés «holdings», appelées aussi sociétés de portefeuille ou sociétés de participations, sont des entreprises dont les actifs sont constitués par des participations dans des entreprises industrielles, commerciales ou financières; ces… … Encyclopédie Universelle
chargé-d'affaires — /shär zhā da ferˈ/ noun (pl chargés d affaires /shärˈzhā /) 1. A diplomatic agent of lesser rank, accredited to the department for foreign affairs and holding his or her credentials from the minister 2. The person in charge of a diplomatic… … Useful english dictionary
charge — The document evidencing mortgage security required by Crown Law (law derived from English law). A Fixed Charge refers to a defined set of assets and is usually registered. A Floating Charge refers to other assets which change from time to time (… … Financial and business terms
Charge of the Goddess — The Charge of the Goddess is a traditional inspirational text sometimes used in the neopagan religion of Wicca. Several versions exist, though they all have the same basic premise, that of a set of instructions given by a Great Goddess to her… … Wikipedia
Holding tank dump station — A typical area for motorhome in Felletin, France … Wikipedia
holding the baby — Carrying the responsibility (usu. disagreeable). Left in charge. Usu. leave one holding the baby … A concise dictionary of English slang
holding cell — noun A cell in a police station or courthouse in which a prisoner is held temporarily, pending charge, trial or sentencing … Wiktionary
Bag of Holding — A bag of holding, in the Dungeons Dragons roleplaying game, is a popular magical item capable of containing objects larger than its own size. Since its introduction, it has been used in many other roleplaying games.DescriptionA bag of holding… … Wikipedia
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) — A fee (sales charge or load) that mutual fund investors pay when selling Class B fund shares within a specified number of years of the date on which they were originally purchased. Also known as a back end load or sales charge . For mutual funds… … Investment dictionary