English Explanatory Dictionary

prophylactic rule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A judge-made rule that overprotects a constitutional right in order to safeguard that right or facilitate detection of violations of it.

Word forms

prophylactic rule prophylactic rules
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