due process
"Due process" is a fundamental legal principle that ensures fairness and protection of individual rights in legal proceedings.
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Definition
C1Legal Proceedings
(formal, technical)The legal requirement that the government must follow established rules and procedures when depriving individuals of life, liberty, or property.
Example
- The judge ensured that due process was followed during the trial.
- Due process guarantees that everyone receives a fair hearing.
C1Constitutional Law
(formal, technical)The principle that laws and legal proceedings must be fair, reasonable, and not arbitrary.
Example
- The court ruled that the law violated due process because it was too vague.
- Substantive due process protects fundamental rights from unjust government interference.