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void for vagueness

In criminal law, void for vagueness is a declaration that a law is invalid because it is not sufficiently clear. Laws are usually found void for vagueness if, after setting some requirement or punishment, the law does not specify what is required or what conduct is punishable.

warrantless

Warrantless means without prior judicial authority. Some government officials can conduct a search or arrest without a warrant or an order directing them to do so. The requirement of a warrant serves to protect individuals’ privacy interests against unreasonable governmental intrusion.

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