Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
rule of lenity — Where the intention of Congress is not clear from the act itself and reasonable minds might differ as to its intention, the court will adopt the less harsh meaning. U. S. v. Callanan, D.C.Mo., 173 F.Supp. 98,100. The judicial doctrine by which… … Black's law dictionary
Lenity Rule — This rule provides that where there is ambiguity in the language of a statute concerning multiple punishment, ambiguity should be resolved in favor of lenity in sentencing. U.S. v. Harrington, C.A.Va., 662 F.2d 1046, 1054 … Black's law dictionary
Lenity Rule — This rule provides that where there is ambiguity in the language of a statute concerning multiple punishment, ambiguity should be resolved in favor of lenity in sentencing. U.S. v. Harrington, C.A.Va., 662 F.2d 1046, 1054 … Black's law dictionary
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