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4th Amendment
/fɔːrθ əˈmɛndmənt/
Definition
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The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, protecting individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, requiring warrants based on probable cause.
Examples
The hacker smirked as he invoked the 4th Amendment, claiming his digital lair was off-limits to federal snoops.
When the nosy neighbor called the cops over a suspicious barbecue, the host waved the 4th Amendment like a shield against grill-gate.
In court, the defense attorney turned the 4th Amendment into a mic-drop moment, leaving the prosecutor searching for probable cause in vain.
Your smart fridge ratted you out for midnight snacks, but thankfully the 4th Amendment keeps the DEA from raiding your yogurt drawer.