double jeopardy
Meanings
noun
- The act of trying someone twice for the same offense, especially after an acquittal in the first trial.
noun
- A round of questioning or other situation where the possible gains and/or losses from choices are magnified.
Word forms
Etymology
Named after an element of the quiz show Jeopardy!, in turn named for the legal concept double jeopardy.
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