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Miranda Moderate

Miranda has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

Definitions
Verb
1

To read (somebody) their rights on arrest as set out in Miranda v Arizona.

"The detective had to miranda the suspect before questioning him about the robbery."

In plain English: To miranda someone means to tell them they have rights before being questioned by police, though this is actually an incorrect usage of the word since it should only be used as a noun referring to that specific legal warning.

"The lawyer told her to miranda herself before speaking to the police."

Proper Noun
1

A female given name from Latin.

"The police officer read me my miranda rights before taking my statement."

2

A Miranda warning

Example Sentences
"The lawyer told her to miranda herself before speaking to the police." verb
"She will miranda the new intern to ensure they know the rules." verb
"The manager decided to miranda every employee after the policy change." verb
"You can't simply miranda someone without explaining the consequences first." verb
Related Terms

Origin

Shakespeare coined the name Miranda as a female form of the Latin word mirandus, meaning "admirable." He introduced it to English literature through his play The Tempest.

Rhyming Words
nda anda onda inda manda linda genda panda landa jenda monda renda sunda senda honda benda zonda wanda vonda randa
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