double jeopardy
noun [U]Definition
› the act of putting someone on trial twice for the same crimeTaking legal action
(Definition of double jeopardy noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- appear for sb phrasal verb
- appear verb (BE PRESENT)
- bring verb (LAW)
- civil action noun
- complainant noun
- contest verb (ARGUE)
- court noun (LAW)
- enter verb (INFORMATION)
- file for sth phrasal verb
- have sb up phrasal verb
- indict verb
- indictment noun
- law noun (RULE)
- petitioner noun
- plaintiff noun
- prefer verb (ACCUSE)
- proceed against sb phrasal verb
- proceedings noun (LEGAL ACTION)
- prosecute verb (LEGAL)
- serve verb (GIVE DOCUMENT)
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