Alford doctrine

proper noun

The doctrine allowing the use of the Alford plea.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Alford doctrine
  1. USlawThe doctrine allowing the use of the Alford plea.
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APA

Alford doctrine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alford%20doctrine

MLA

“Alford doctrine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alford%20doctrine. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Alford doctrine,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alford%20doctrine.

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