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Alford doctrine

Alford doctrine proper noun: the doctrine allowing the use of the Alford plea.

Proper noun

the Alford doctrine

  1. (US) The doctrine allowing the use of the Alford plea.

Questions about Alford doctrine

What does Alford doctrine mean?
Alford doctrine means the doctrine allowing the use of the Alford plea.
What part of speech is Alford doctrine?
Alford doctrine is a proper noun.

Words near Alford doctrine in the dictionary

  1. Alfonso
  2. Alfonso Lista
  3. Alfonso Tabora
  4. Alfonzo
  5. Alford
  6. Alford doctrine
  7. Alford plea
  8. Alford pleas
  9. Alfords
  10. Alfords Point
  11. alforja

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