Miranda right

noun

Miranda right

noun

Etymology From Miranda v. Arizona, the usual name for a U.S. Supreme Court case in which the Court held that criminal suspects must be informed of certain rights.

1

Law Philippines, US A constitutional right outlined in the Miranda warning.

  • The suspect quickly invoked his Miranda rights.
Related terms
Miranda rule, Miranda warning, Mirandize

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