multiplicity
multiplicity n. (1)多样性；重复性 在衡平法上，若某一诉状将单一诉因进行不当分割从而形成诉讼标的重复，则可对之提出异议。因为衡平法反对不合理的诉讼，故其不允许将作为整体的诉讼标的分成若干部分提起诉讼。英国1873年《司法组织法》〔Judicature Act〕第24 (7)条和1925年《司法组织法》第43条均有规定。 (2)增加；增长
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multiplicity
multiplicity (m[schwa]l-t[schwa]-plis-i-tee), n. Criminal procedure. The improper charging of the same offense in several counts of the indictment or information. • Multiplicity violates the Fifth Amendment protection against double jeopardy. [Cases: Indictment and Information 126. C.J.S. Indictments and Informations § 159.] — multiplicitous (m[schwa]l-t[ schwa]-plis-i-t[schwa]s), adj.