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English 1 sense of the expression double jeopardy:
NOUNactdouble jeopardythe prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried
Englishdouble jeopardy: 1 sense noun 1, act
MeaningThe prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the fifth amendment to the United States Constitution.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broaderprosecution, criminal prosecutionThe institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

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