double jeopardy

double jeopardy. The fact of being prosecuted or sentenced twice for substantially the same offense. • Double jeopardy is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment. Cf. FORMER JEOPARDY. [Cases: Double Jeopardy 132. 1.]

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双语律师Lorna，国际知名商学院金融专业，擅长翻译涉及金融创新和金融科技领域的法律文件。