Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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due process of law | Yes | No | No | No |
plea | Yes | No | No | No |
due process of law (noun) | plea (noun) |
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(law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle that a person cannot be deprived of life or liberty or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards | an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed |
a humble request for help from someone in authority | |
(law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) |