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Miranda
adjective
Mi·ran·da
mə-ˈran-də
: of, relating to, or being the legal rights of an arrested person to have an attorney and to remain silent so as to avoid self-incrimination
Miranda warnings
Word History
Etymology
from Miranda v. Arizona, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling establishing such rights
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing Miranda
Dictionary Entries Near Miranda
Cite this Entry
“Miranda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Miranda. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
Miranda
adjective
Mi·ran·da
mə-ˈran-də
: of, relating to, or being the legal rights of an arrested person to have an attorney and to remain silent so as to avoid self-incrimination
the suspect was given a Miranda warning
Etymology
from Miranda v. Arizona, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling establishing such rights
Legal Definition
Miranda
adjective
Mi·ran·da
mə-ˈran-də
: of, relating to, or being one's Miranda rights
a Miranda waiver
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