plain view doctrine

noun

An exception to the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement that allows an officer to seize evidence and contraband that are found in plain view during a lawful observation.

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Meanings

noun
  1. USlawAn exception to the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement that allows an officer to seize evidence and contraband that are found in plain view during a lawful observation.
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APA

plain view doctrine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plain%20view%20doctrine

MLA

“plain view doctrine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plain%20view%20doctrine. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “plain view doctrine,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plain%20view%20doctrine.

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