vagueness test
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 341 U.S. 223 - Jordan v. De George · 1951Most cited · 1,944 citing opinions
The test is whether the language conveys sufficiently definite warning as to the proscribed conduct when measured by common understanding and practices.
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