| NOUN | act | double jeopardy | the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried |
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| Meaning | The 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. | |
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| Category | law, jurisprudence | The collection of rules imposed by authority |
| Broader | prosecution, criminal prosecution | The institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior |
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