jeopardy
Definition
Peril in which an accused is placed when he or she is properly charged for an offense in a court. If released by the court, the accused may not be tried at a later date for the same offense, except in few exceptions. See also double jeopardy.
jeopardy is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
jeopardy appears in the other term: double jeopardy
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