Mirandize
English
Etymology
From the US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona + -ize
Pronunciation
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Verb
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- (transitive, US, law) To inform someone who has been arrested of their constitutional rights.
- 1997. New York State Bar Journal, "Volume 69"
- We credit Judge John G. Gabbert of California with the first reported usage of "Mirandize"
- 2007. Anu Garg, "The dord, the diglet, and an avocado or two"
- To mirandize is to advise people under arrest of their legal rights, such as the right to remain silent under questioning, the right to legal counsel, etc.
- 2012. Garrett Graff, "The Threat Matrix"
- There was also a fierce debate over whether to Mirandize the detainees immediately. “You wouldn't Mirandize an American in this situation,” Knowles argued with Justice Department officials.
- 1997. New York State Bar Journal, "Volume 69"
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