double jeopardy

noun

, Law.

1. the subjecting of a person to a second trial or punishment for the same offense for which the person has already been tried or punished.

double jeopardy

noun

1. the act of prosecuting a defendant a second time for an offence for which he has already been tried

double jeopardy

1. Trying a person twice in the same jurisdiction for the same crime, a practice prohibited by the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution . ( See due process of law .)

Word History and Origins

Origin of double jeopardy¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

It’s a double jeopardy scenario where you have a risk of strong price deflation and declining overall ad spending.

From Digiday

On Friday, she sacked Roger Goodell, basically asking: “Hey Commissioner, ever hear of double-jeopardy?”

From The Daily Beast

Protected by the rule of double jeopardy, they smirked as they admitted their guilt to a journalist a few months later.

From The Daily Beast

There is no protection against double jeopardy in Costa Rica.

From The Daily Beast

Under the Italian legal system, this is not considered double-jeopardy.

From The Daily Beast

Italian law differs from American law in that this second appellate trial is not considered double jeopardy.

From The Daily Beast

When the marine force was raised, the marines were also given protection from double jeopardy.

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