English Explanatory Dictionary

certain person

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. [in relation to a specific action] a person who is a member of a specific class for whom the action constitutes a crime; typically the action is possession of a weapon and the class is convicted felons
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see certain, person.

Word forms

certain person certain persons

Etymology

The heading of the relevant section of the criminal code; e.g.: * 2020 Arkansas Code § 5-73-103 "Possession of firearms by certain persons" * NJ Rev Stat § 2C:39-7 (2019) "Certain persons not to have weapons or ammunition"

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