Constitutional

Double Jeopardy Clause

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Definition

The Fifth Amendment prohibition against being tried twice for the same offense.

Used in Context

“The double jeopardy clause barred the second prosecution entirely.”

Etymology

◈ Old French: jeu parti, divided game

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