double jeopardy definition

double jeopardy

Situation where one may lose double the amount at stake.

Situation where one may be prosecuted again for substantially the same offense.

double jeopardy is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law and Investing subjects.

double jeopardy appears in the definition of the following term: jeopardy

This content can be found on the following page:

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/double-jeopardy.html