open field
The term "open field" can refer to various contexts including land use, sports, and legal principles, each with unique implications and applications.
Definition
C1Military
(military)A stretch of land without cover, making it vulnerable to enemy observation and fire.
Example
- Troops advanced cautiously across the open field, aware of the potential risks.
B2Sports
An area in a game where players can move freely without obstruction, often away from the main action.
Example
- The running back found an open field and sprinted towards the end zone.
C1Law
(legal)A legal concept allowing warrantless searches of areas outside the immediate vicinity of a home, not protected by privacy laws.
Example
- Under the open-fields doctrine, the police searched the land without a warrant.
B2General
An expanse of land without enclosures or significant obstacles, often used for agriculture or recreation.
Example
- The picnic was held in an open field surrounded by wildflowers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "open field":
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