holding chargeglossary / HOLDING CHARGE holding charge. A criminal charge of some minor offense filed to keep the accused in custody while prosecutors take time to build a bigger case and prepare more serious charges. 词条贡献者 译员李明,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与调查和白领犯罪辩护有关的法律文件。