English Explanatory Dictionary

three-strikes law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A criminal-sentencing structure under which the third conviction results in a mandatory life sentence.

Word forms

three-strikes law three-strikes laws

Etymology

See three strikes and you're out § Etymology.

Related words

three strikes and you're out recidivism
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