Police Caution
/ˈpəːlɪs ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal warning given by police to a suspect, advising that no prosecution will be taken provided no further offences occur.
The suspect accepted a police caution for minor theft and avoided prosecution.
Forms
- police cautions
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Commentary
Police cautions serve as a rehabilitative alternative to prosecution, recorded on the suspect's record but typically not amounting to a criminal conviction.
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