Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Double Jeopardy Clause

The Fifth Amendment provision stating, "nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb." ( The amendment was ratified in 1791.

double jeopardy

The fact of being prosecuted twice for substantially the same offense. ( Double jeopardy is prohibited by the Fifth Amendtnent. Cf. FORMER JEOPARDY.