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Rule of lenity

Noun

Definitions

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

Synonyms

rule of strict construction golden rule legal fiction balance of probabilities rule of recognition ultima ratio balance of probability rule of decision rule of law benefit of the doubt presumption of innocence rule of reason

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