A1 noun औपचारिक

double jeopardy

/ˈdʌbəl ˈdʒɛpərdi/

Double jeopardy is a legal rule that stops a person from being tried twice for the same crime. After a court makes a final decision, the government cannot take the person to court again for that specific act.

उदाहरण

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1

The man was happy because double jeopardy meant he could not be tried again for the same theft.

The man was happy because double jeopardy meant he could not be tried again for the same theft.

2

The defense attorney filed a motion citing the protection against double jeopardy.

The defense attorney filed a motion citing the protection against double jeopardy.

3

You can't sue me for that again; remember, double jeopardy is a thing.

You can't sue me for that again; remember, double jeopardy is a thing.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
double jeopardy
संबंधित
jeopardy
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'Double' (two times) and 'Jeopardy' (danger/risk). You cannot be put in legal danger two times for one crime.

त्वरित क्विज़

The judge dismissed the new case because the defendant was already protected by ______.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: double jeopardy

उदाहरण

1

The man was happy because double jeopardy meant he could not be tried again for the same theft.

everyday

The man was happy because double jeopardy meant he could not be tried again for the same theft.

2

The defense attorney filed a motion citing the protection against double jeopardy.

formal

The defense attorney filed a motion citing the protection against double jeopardy.

3

You can't sue me for that again; remember, double jeopardy is a thing.

informal

You can't sue me for that again; remember, double jeopardy is a thing.

4

The principle of double jeopardy is a cornerstone of the Fifth Amendment in the U.S. Constitution.

academic

The principle of double jeopardy is a cornerstone of the Fifth Amendment in the U.S. Constitution.

5

To avoid double jeopardy in corporate audits, the firm follows a strict single-review policy.

business

To avoid double jeopardy in corporate audits, the firm follows a strict single-review policy.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
double jeopardy
संबंधित
jeopardy

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

plead double jeopardy plead double jeopardy
protection against double jeopardy protection against double jeopardy
invoke double jeopardy invoke double jeopardy
double jeopardy clause double jeopardy clause
risk of double jeopardy risk of double jeopardy

सामान्य वाक्यांश

place in double jeopardy

place in double jeopardy

attach double jeopardy

attach double jeopardy

rule of double jeopardy

rule of double jeopardy

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

double jeopardy vs due process

Due process is a general right to fair legal treatment, while double jeopardy specifically stops a second trial for the same crime.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

This term is almost exclusively used in legal settings or discussions about constitutional rights. It is treated as an uncountable noun and often follows the preposition 'against'.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners sometimes use this to describe being in danger twice in daily life, but it only applies to being put on trial by a government.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'Double' (two times) and 'Jeopardy' (danger/risk). You cannot be put in legal danger two times for one crime.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Old French 'jeu parti' (a divided game with even chances) and the legal concept of 'jeopardy' as the risk of conviction.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Used as an uncountable noun. Usually appears in the phrase 'protection against double jeopardy'. It functions as the subject or object in legal sentences.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In the United States, double jeopardy is a famous right protected by the Fifth Amendment of the Bill of Rights.

त्वरित क्विज़

The judge dismissed the new case because the defendant was already protected by ______.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: double jeopardy

law के और शब्द

prosecutor

A1

A prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the government. Their job is to show a court that someone has committed a crime.

defendant

A1

A defendant is a person or organization that is being accused of a crime or is being sued in a court of law. This person is required to answer the legal charges brought against them by another party.

plaintiff

A1

A person or group who brings a legal case against another in a court of law. They are the ones starting the lawsuit because they believe they have been wronged.

jury

A1

A group of ordinary people chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a court of law. They listen to the evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.

lawsuit

A1

A lawsuit is a legal case where one person or group brings a disagreement to a court of law for a judge to decide. It usually happens when someone wants money or a specific action from another person because of a problem or injury.

proof

A1

Proof is a fact or a piece of information that shows something is true. In a legal context, it is what a person uses to convince a judge or jury that a crime happened.

misdemeanor

A1

A misdemeanor is a minor crime that is less serious than a felony. It is usually punished by a fine or a short period of time in a local jail rather than a state prison.

sentence

A1

A sentence is a punishment given by a judge to someone who has been found guilty of a crime. It explains how much time a person must spend in prison or how much money they must pay as a fine.

bail

A1

Bail is a sum of money paid to a court so that a person who has been accused of a crime can stay out of jail until their trial starts. If the person shows up for their court date, the money is usually returned.

fraud

A1

Fraud is the illegal act of tricking someone to get their money or property. It is a crime where a person lies or hides the truth to gain an unfair advantage.

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