1
: a party to legal proceedings whose true name is unknown
2
: an average man
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to John Doe the most important issues in any election are usually those that affect his wallet
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The man, known only as John Doe, opted to remain anonymous and spoke to CNN from a darkened room in his New Jersey home.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The John Doe said he was hired as a security guard for the event, but the date and location of the party detailed in his CNN interview with Elizabeth Wagmeister were different from what was stated in his October 14 legal filing.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
In an interview with CNN, a John Doe — whose face was concealed and voice altered to maintain his anonymity — detailed the allegations in his civil complaint, which was initially filed on Oct. 14.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Shawn Carter’s name was previously omitted from the lawsuit and was only named as a John Doe.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The John Doe said he was hired as a security guard for the event, but the date and location of the party detailed in his CNN interview with Elizabeth Wagmeister were different from what was stated in his October 14 legal filing.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
In an interview with CNN, a John Doe — whose face was concealed and voice altered to maintain his anonymity — detailed the allegations in his civil complaint, which was initially filed on Oct. 14.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Shawn Carter’s name was previously omitted from the lawsuit and was only named as a John Doe.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“John Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/John%20Doe. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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John Doe
noun
: a person in legal proceedings whose true name is unknown or withheld
Legal Definition
John Doe
noun
: a party to legal proceedings (as a suspect) whose true name is unknown or withheld compare jane roe, richard roe
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