Miranda Rights
/ˈmɪr.ən.də raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights that police must inform a suspect of before interrogation, including the right to remain silent and to an attorney.
The officer read the suspect his Miranda rights before questioning.
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Commentary
Miranda rights are a procedural safeguard to protect the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination during custodial interrogations.
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