Void for Vagueness

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What is Void for Vagueness?

A finding that a law is constitutionally invalid because it is not sufficiently clear. Laws are usually found void for vagueness if they do not sufficiently specify what is required or what conduct is punishable. See also, vagueness doctrine.

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