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 资深译员Dan,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与消费者集团诉讼有关的法律文件。