certain person

短语

词形变化

certain persons 复数 certain persons

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    [in relation to a specific action] a person who is a member of a specific class for whom the action constitutes a crime; typically the action is possession of a weapon and the class is convicted felons

    美国 非正式

    What is a “Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons″ Offense in New Jersey? Chamlin Uliano & Walsh A Certain Persons Offense is considered a Fourth Degree Crime, punishable by a maximum term of 18 months in New Jersey State Prison if the defendant satisfies any of the criteria for a “certain person” and is found in possession of any of the above weapons other than a firearm.

  2. 2.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see certain, person.

词源

The heading of the relevant section of the criminal code; e.g.: * 2020 Arkansas Code § 5-73-103 "Possession of firearms by certain persons" * NJ Rev Stat § 2C:39-7 (2019) "Certain persons not to have weapons or ammunition"

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