Fourth Amendment
/ˈfɔːrθ əˈmɛndmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and sets requirements for search warrants.
The police violated the Fourth Amendment when they searched his house without a warrant.
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- fourth amendment
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Commentary
Commonly invoked in criminal procedure; precise language is critical to determining the scope of protections against government intrusion.
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