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Former Jeopardy
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former jeopardy n
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1 : a common-law plea in bar of autrefois acquit or autrefois convict
2 : double jeopardy
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.