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Miranda2

Pronunciation: /mɪˈrandə/

Definition of Miranda

adjective

US Law
  • denoting or relating to the duty of the police to inform a person taken into custody of their right to legal counsel and the right to remain silent under questioning:the patrolman read Lee his Miranda rights

Origin:

1960s: from Miranda versus Arizona, the case that led to this ruling by the Supreme Court

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