Meanings
nounextreme risk law (plural extreme risk laws)
plural extreme risk laws
- neologismgovernmentSynonym of red flag law.
Extreme risk laws allow a family member, law enforcement, or other key individuals as allowed by each state to present evidence to a civil court judge that an individual is a risk to themselves or others.
2022 April 23, “What Are Extreme Risk Laws?”, in BradySynonyms: red flag law
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of red flag law.
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Origin
Coined in 2017.
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