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Meaning of rule of lenity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A common law rule according to which an ambiguous criminal law should be interpreted in the way most favorable to the defendant.

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C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

rule of man rule of order rule of reason rule of recognition rule of sevens rule of strict construction

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