Megan's Law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A federal law requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders.
  2. Any of various subsequent state laws based on this.

Word forms

Megan's Law

Etymology

The law was introduced in response to the murder of Megan Kanka.

Related words

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