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Megan's Law

noun

Meg·​an's Law
ˈme-gənz-
: a law that requires law enforcement authorities to make available to the public information about convicted sex offenders living in the area

Word History

Etymology

after Megan Kanka †1994 victim in New Jersey of a repeat sex offender

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“Megan's Law.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/Megan%27s%20Law. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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