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What is Void For Vagueness?

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Void for vagueness is a legal principle that states a law is unenforceable if it is either too vague for the average citizen to understand or too broad so as to lead to arbitrary prosecution. It typically requires that a law list specific practices that are required or prohibited and clearly define anything that's potentially vague. The term void for vagueness is primarily associated with American constitutional law. It is an example of the principle of legal certainty.

Example

In two Supreme Court cases, namely Papachristou v. Jacksonville and Kolender v. Lawson, the court struck down laws against vagrancy for making activities such as "loafing", "strolling" or "wandering around from place to place" illegal.
Overview: Void For Vagueness
Type
Legal Principle
Definition
The legal principle that a law that is vague or overly broad is unenforceable.
Purpose
A vague law allows for arbitrary prosecution.
Related Concepts
Legal Certainty

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