fair warning
Definition of fair warning
: enough warning to be able to avoid something bad I'm giving you fair warning that you had better not discuss politics at dinner tonight.
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Word by Word Definitions
: pleasing to the eye or mind especially because of fresh, charming, or flawless quality
: superficially pleasing : specious
: clean, pure
: beauty, fairness
: something that is fair or fortunate (see 1fair)
: woman
: in a manner that is honest or impartial or that conforms to rules : in a fair manner
: fairly
: clear
: to join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
: a gathering of buyers and sellers at a particular place and time for trade
: a competitive exhibition usually with accompanying entertainment and amusements
: an exhibition designed to acquaint prospective buyers or the general public with a product
Law Dictionary
fair warning
Legal Definition of fair warning
: sufficient notification in a statute that particular conduct constitutes a crime — see also void-for-vagueness doctrine
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