Counts
/ˈkaʊnts/
Definitions
- (n.) Separate charges or allegations in an indictment or complaint addressing distinct offenses.
The defendant faced three counts of fraud in the indictment.
Forms
- count
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'counts' refers specifically to individual charges within a broader legal accusation rather than a mere numerical tally.
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