Miranda
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.Mi·ran·da
adjective \mə-ˈran-də\Definition of MIRANDA
: of, relating to, or being the legal rights of an arrested person to have an attorney and to remain silent so as to avoid self-incrimination <Miranda warnings>
See Origin of MIRANDA
from Miranda v. Arizona, the United States Supreme Court ruling establishing such rights
First Known Use: 1972
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