Cautioning
/ˈkɔːʃənɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal process by which a police officer warns a suspect of their rights or the consequences of an offense without charge or cautioning under caution.
The suspect received a cautioning after admitting to the offense during questioning.
Forms
- cautions
- cautioned
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Commentary
In legal contexts, cautioning is distinct from formal charging and serves as an official warning; drafting should clarify its non-criminalization function and conditions of admissibility.
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