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Megan's Law

Megan's Law proper noun: a federal law requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders.

Proper noun

Megan's Law

  1. (US) A federal law requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders.
  2. (US, broadly, informal) Any of various subsequent state laws based on this.

Origin of Megan's Law

The law was introduced in response to the murder of Megan Kanka.

Questions about Megan's Law

What does Megan's Law mean?
Megan's Law means a federal law requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders.
What part of speech is Megan's Law?
Megan's Law is a proper noun.

Words near Megan's Law in the dictionary

  1. megamurder
  2. megamurders
  3. megamusical
  4. megamusicals
  5. Megan
  6. Megan's Law
  7. Meganck
  8. meganekko
  9. Meganesia
  10. Meganesian
  11. meganeurite

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