Miranda rule

/məˌrændə rul/
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Definitions of Miranda rule
  1. noun
    the rule that police (when interrogating you after an arrest) are obliged to warn you that anything you say may be used as evidence and to read you your constitutional rights (the right to a lawyer and the right to remain silent until advised by a lawyer)
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    prescribed guide for conduct or action
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