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due process Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: D UW1 P R AA1 S EH0 S

What Does Due Process Mean?

Due Process is used as a noun meaning A legal concept where a person is ensured all legal rights when deprived of their liberty for a given reason. It is also used to mean The limits of laws and legal proceedings, so as to ensure a person fairness, justice and liberty.

Due Process Definition (Noun)

  1. A legal concept where a person is ensured all legal rights when deprived of their liberty for a given reason.
  2. The limits of laws and legal proceedings, so as to ensure a person fairness, justice and liberty.

Noun

  1. A legal concept where a person is ensured all legal rights when deprived of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for a given reason.

Synonyms of Due Process

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Antonyms of Due Process

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Due Process in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

due process (uncountable)

Origin of Due Process

From Middle English dewe processe, from Anglo-Norman due procés.

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