Mirandize
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From the US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona + -ize.
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Mirandize (third-person singular simple present Mirandizes, present participle Mirandizing, simple past and past participle Mirandized)
- (transitive, US, law enforcement) To inform someone who has been arrested of their constitutional rights.
- 1981. Television program Hill Street Blues, Season 1, Episode 7, "Film At Eleven".
- Lt. Furillo: Be sure to Mirandize them, Ray.
- [1997. New York State Bar Journal, "Volume 69"
- We credit Judge John G. Gabbert of California with the first reported usage of "Mirandize" […] ]
- [2007. Anu Garg, "The dord, the diglet, and an avocado or two"
- To mirandize is to advise people under arrest of their legal rights, such as the right to remain silent under questioning, the right to legal counsel, etc.]
- 2012. Garrett Graff, "The Threat Matrix"
- There was also a fierce debate over whether to Mirandize the detainees immediately. “You wouldn't Mirandize an American in this situation,” Knowles argued with Justice Department officials.
- 1981. Television program Hill Street Blues, Season 1, Episode 7, "Film At Eleven".
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