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FORMER JEOPARDY

\fˈɔːmə d͡ʒˈɛpədi], \fˈɔːmə d‍ʒˈɛpədi], \f_ˈɔː_m_ə dʒ_ˈɛ_p_ə_d_i]\

Definitions of FORMER JEOPARDY

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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a plea where an accused can't be tried twice for the same offense. See double jeopardy; in jeopardy; legal jeopardy.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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