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Definition double jeopardy in British English

double jeopardy noun

[uncountable] noun
1

a situation in which someone is accused of a crime for a second time after they have already been to trial for that crime

Example

The rule against double jeopardy was reformed in England and Wales in 2003.

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Definition double jeopardy in British English