Void for Vagueness
/ˈvɔɪd fər vəˈɡleɪnəs/
Definitions
- (adj. phr.) A doctrine holding a law unconstitutional if it is so vague that persons of common intelligence must guess at its meaning, violating due process.
The court declared the statute void for vagueness because it failed to clearly define prohibited conduct.
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- void for vagueness
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Commentary
The void-for-vagueness doctrine requires laws to provide clear standards to prevent arbitrary enforcement; drafters should ensure precision and clarity in statutory language.
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