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formal charge [¦fȯr·məl ¦chärj] (physical chemistry) The apparent charge of an element in a compound; for example, magnesium has a formal charge of +2 in MgO and oxygen has a charge of -2. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Schiff's bill also would give the executive branch authority to detain foreign nationals as unlawful combatants; provide detainees with a timely hearing before an independent military officer to challenge their designation as an unlawful combatant; and establish tribunals to address a detainee's formal charges. SAY you were picked up and hauled off to prison in a faraway land and kept there with no lawyer, no formal charge against you, no way to show your innocence, no contact with family. He later told investigators that he regretted using the term "harassment" and that he didn't want to file a formal charge against Robinson. |
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