Meanings
proper noun
- USA federal law requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders.
- USbroadlyinformalAny of various subsequent state laws based on this.
Origin
The law was introduced in response to the murder of Megan Kanka.
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Megan's Law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Megan's%20Law
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“Megan's Law.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Megan's%20Law. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Megan's Law,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Megan's%20Law.
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