Due Process Of Law (Noun)
Meaning
(law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle that a person cannot be deprived of life or liberty or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Supreme Court ruled that the new law violated the defendant's right to due process of law by denying them a fair trial.
- The concept of due process of law is enshrined in the Constitution to protect citizens from arbitrary and unjust treatment by the government.
- The judge dismissed the case, citing a lack of due process of law in the way the evidence was collected and presented.
- The accused argued that the speedy trial law denied them due process of law by rushing the proceedings and not allowing adequate time for preparation.
- The court held that the administrative agency's actions were unconstitutional because they did not provide the plaintiff with due process of law before revoking their license.