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 译者Jerry,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与政府调查与白领犯罪相关的法律文件。